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• Allen County to dedicate new judicial center Dec. 5
  Tuesday, November 20, 2012
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Allen County Judicial Center.
• Court of Appeals to hear cases from Fayette, Franklin and Mercer counties Nov. 19-20 in Frankfort
  Monday, November 19, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Michael Caperton, Janet L. Stumbo and Kelly Thompson hear arguments in civil cases on appeal from Fayette and Franklin counties and a criminal case on appeal from Mercer County.
• News conference to announce new Jefferson County Veterans Treatment Court
  Friday, November 16, 2012
  Local officials will come together in Louisville on Nov. 20 to announce the launch of the Jefferson County Veterans Treatment Court, the first of its kind in Kentucky.
• Court of Appeals to hear cases from Ohio, Taylor and Trigg counties Wednesday in Hardinsburg
  Tuesday, November 13, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Irv Maze, Joy A. Moore and Jeff S. Taylor hear oral arguments.
• Participant to graduate from Carter County Drug Court program Nov. 15 in Grayson
  Monday, November 05, 2012
  A Carter County woman who has successfully completed the Carter County Drug Court program will be recognized at a graduation ceremony Thursday, Nov. 15, in Grayson. The public is invited to attend the ceremony.
• Circuit judges from across Kentucky participate in 2012 Circuit Judges College Oct. 29-31 in Lexington
  Monday, November 05, 2012
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments Nov. 14-15 in Frankfort
  Thursday, November 01, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears arguments in cases that originated in Boone, Fayette, Floyd, Madison, Marion and Robertson counties.
• Owen County to dedicate new judicial center Nov. 2
  Tuesday, October 30, 2012
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Owen County Judicial Center.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in 40th Judicial Circuit
  Thursday, October 25, 2012
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant Circuit Court judgeship.
• Todd County to dedicate new judicial center Oct. 26, 2012
  Tuesday, October 09, 2012
  State and local officials and public invited to attend official opening.
• Judicial centers to close, court services to shut down statewide Oct. 15, 2012
  Monday, October 08, 2012
  Third of three furlough days in 2012 will help Judicial Branch balance its budget.
• District Court judges from across Kentucky participate in 2012 District Judges College Sept. 16-19 at Lake Barkley State Park
  Friday, October 05, 2012
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments Oct. 17-18 in Frankfort
  Wednesday, October 03, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears arguments in cases that originated in Fayette, Kenton, Knox, Logan and Nelson counties.
• State Pretrial Services leader receives 2012 Public Advocate Award
  Tuesday, October 02, 2012
  Tara Boh Klute, head of the statewide Pretrial Services program for the Administrative Office of the Courts, received the 2012 Public Advocate Award from the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy for promoting pretrial justice.
• Volunteers needed to assist children in foster care in Bracken, Campbell, Kenton and Mason counties
  Friday, September 28, 2012
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, neglect and abuse. Volunteer reviewers help ensure that children receive the necessary services while in foster care and are ultimately placed in permanent homes.
• AOC Budget Director Carole Henderson receives Chief Justice’s Special Service Award
  Thursday, September 27, 2012
  AOC Budget Director Carole Henderson received the award from Chief Justice Minton for her distinguished service to Kentucky and her dedication to maintaining financial stability for the state Judicial Branch during a period of historic funding challenges.
• Wolfe County to dedicate new judicial center Sept. 24
  Friday, September 21, 2012
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Wolfe County Judicial Center.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments Sept. 12-13 in Frankfort
  Monday, September 10, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears arguments in cases that originated in Fayette, Franklin and Jefferson counties.
• Volunteers needed to assist children in foster care in Boyd and Greenup counties
  Thursday, August 30, 2012
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect. Volunteer reviewers help ensure that children receive the necessary services while in foster care and are ultimately placed in permanent homes.
• Volunteers needed to assist children in foster care in Clay, Knox, Lincoln, Madison and Rockcastle counties
  Thursday, August 30, 2012
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect. Volunteer reviewers help ensure that children receive the necessary services while in foster care and are ultimately placed in permanent homes.
• Campbell County to dedicate courthouse addition and renovation Aug. 30
  Tuesday, August 28, 2012
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Campbell County Courthouse addition and renovation.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in Adair and Casey counties
  Monday, August 27, 2012
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant Circuit Court judgeship.
• Judicial centers to close, court services to shut down statewide Sept. 4, 2012
  Friday, August 24, 2012
  Judicial centers will be closed statewide and all court services will be unavailable Tuesday, Sept. 4, as the Kentucky Judicial Branch shuts down for the second of three furlough days in 2012.
• Court of Appeals to hear cases Aug. 28 in Louisville and at WKU in Bowling Green
  Wednesday, August 22, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the court hears cases on appeal from Bullitt, Edmonson, Fayette, Hardin, Jefferson and McCracken counties.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments Aug. 15-17 in Frankfort
  Tuesday, August 14, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears arguments in cases that originated in Christian, Fayette, Jefferson, Livingston and Shelby counties.
• Courthouses to close, court services to shut down statewide Aug. 6, 2012
  Friday, July 27, 2012
  Courthouses will be closed statewide and all court services will be unavailable Monday, Aug. 6, as the Kentucky Judicial Branch shuts down for the first of three furlough days in 2012.
• Hardin County Circuit Court Clerk Loretta Crady elected president of Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks
  Tuesday, July 24, 2012
• Justice Will T. Scott testifies about plans to help Kentucky veterans gain better access to legal and other services
  Tuesday, July 24, 2012
  Justice Will T. Scott heads the Veterans Task Force, which is part of the Kentucky Access to Justice Commission.
• Breckinridge County to dedicate new judicial center July 20
  Friday, July 13, 2012
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Breckinridge County Judicial Center.
• Mercer County to dedicate new judicial center July 16
  Tuesday, July 10, 2012
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening
• Circuit court clerks participate in 2012 Circuit Court Clerks Summer College
  Friday, July 06, 2012
  Circuit court clerks from across the commonwealth attended sessions on handling jury trials and domestic violence reports, records management, accounts receivable, personnel matters and more.
• Judge Glenn E. Acree sworn in as chief judge of the Court of Appeals
  Thursday, July 05, 2012
  Judge Glenn E. Acree of Lexington is the new chief judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals. His term as chief judge began July 1.
• Court of Appeals Judge Glenn E. Acree to be sworn in as chief judge June 28 in Lexington
  Tuesday, June 26, 2012
  The public is invited to attend a swearing-in ceremony for Judge Acree. Deputy Chief Justice Mary C. Noble of the Supreme Court of Kentucky will swear him in as chief judge.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Jefferson County civil cases today in Louisville
  Thursday, June 14, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Glenn E. Acree, Denise G. Clayton and Michelle M. Keller hear oral arguments.
• Judge Glenn E. Acree elected chief judge of Kentucky Court of Appeals
  Friday, June 08, 2012
  The Court of Appeals judges elected Judge Acree to a four-year term as chief judge during their regular court meeting June 5.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in cases from Hopkins and Pulaski counties June 5 in Louisville
  Monday, June 04, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Glenn E. Acree, Sara Walter Combs, Irv Maze, Joy A. Moore, Janet L. Stumbo and Kelly Thompson hear appeals.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in cases from Knox and Pulaski counties June 4 in Frankfort
  Monday, June 04, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Glenn E. Acree, Joy A. Moore, Janet L. Stumbo and Laurance B. VanMeter hear appeals.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments June 13-14 in Frankfort
  Wednesday, May 30, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the court hears arguments in cases that originated in Boone, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln and Rockcastle counties.
• 6 participants to graduate from Breckinridge/Grayson/Meade Drug Court program June 4 in Hardinsburg
  Wednesday, May 30, 2012
  The public is invited to attend the ceremony.
• 4 participants to graduate from Carter/Elliott/Morgan Drug Court program May 31 in Grayson
  Wednesday, May 30, 2012
  The public is invited to attend the ceremony.
• Hopkins County to dedicate new judicial center June 1
  Tuesday, May 29, 2012
  State and local officials and the public are invited to attend the dedication, which marks the official opening of the judicial center.
• Chief Justice Minton elected to 2nd term as chief justice of Kentucky
  Thursday, May 17, 2012
  The justices of the Supreme Court of Kentucky have unanimously voted to elect Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. to a second term as chief justice. The four-year term begins June 27, 2012.
• National motorcycle relay for drug courts to stop at events in Somerset, Lexington and Catlettsburg this week
  Wednesday, May 16, 2012
  Motorcyclists on a national relay in support of drug courts will wheel into Somerset, Lexington and Catlettsburg this week to participate in activities for National Drug Court Month in May.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments May 16-18 in Frankfort
  Tuesday, May 15, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the court hears arguments in cases that originated in Boone, Harlan, Fayette, Franklin, Graves, Jefferson, Lawrence, McCracken, Meade and Pike counties.
• Judicial Branch to shut down for 3 days as part of FY 2013 budget reduction plan
  Wednesday, May 02, 2012
  Judicial Branch employees learned today that they will be furloughed for three days in the first half of Fiscal Year 2013 as a result of deep cuts the Kentucky General Assembly made to the court system’s budget for Fiscal Years 2013 and 2014.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments about instant racing, Medicare and Medicaid fraud and oil/gas leases April 25-26 in Frankfort
  Wednesday, April 25, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Sara Walter Combs, Joy A. Moore and Janet L. Stumbo and Senior Judge Joseph E. Lambert hear oral arguments in civil cases and one criminal case.
• Public invited to participate in Run Away from Drugs 5K on May 5 in Morehead
  Monday, April 23, 2012
  The Rowan County UNITE Coalition will host its fourth annual Run Away from Drugs 5K Run/Walk Saturday, May 5, at Morehead State University’s Jayne Stadium in Morehead. The run/walk is open to the public and will start at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. EDT. Proceeds benefit Rowan County UNITE.
• Court of Appeals to hear Perry County abuse case, Clay County case April 18 in Lexington
  Monday, April 16, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges James H. Lambert, Kelly Thompson and Laurance B. VanMeter hear oral arguments in two civil cases.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant Court of Appeals judgeship
  Wednesday, April 04, 2012
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to a vacant Court of Appeals judgeship that represents Jefferson County.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments April 18-20 in Frankfort
  Tuesday, April 03, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the court hears arguments in cases that originated in Allen, Fayette and Jefferson counties. The court will also hear a judge's challenge to an order for him to be removed from the bench.
• Shelby County to dedicate new judicial center April 5
  Monday, April 02, 2012
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Shelby County Judicial Center.
• Court of Appeals to hear two Jefferson County civil cases March 29 at Brandeis School of Law in Louisville
  Tuesday, March 27, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Donna L. Dixon and Laurance B. VanMeter and Senior Judge Joseph E. Lambert hear oral arguments.
• Montgomery County High School team wins 2012 Kentucky High School Mock Trial Tournament
  Tuesday, March 20, 2012
  For the second consecutive year, a Montgomery County High School mock trial team has won the state title in the tournament. The win qualifies the team to compete in the National High School Mock Trial Tournament.
• Temporary Morgan County Courthouse open at new location in West Liberty
  Friday, March 16, 2012
  Court services resume in West Liberty less than two weeks after tornado destroys courthouse, judicial center
• Court of Appeals to hear Letcher County oil spill case March 14 in Louisville
  Tuesday, March 13, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Denise G. Clayton, Joy A. Moore and Christopher Shea Nickell hear oral arguments in this appeal.
• 31 high school teams to compete for state title at mock trial tournament March 16-18 in Louisville
  Monday, March 12, 2012
  The public and media are invited to observe the competition. The team that wins the championship round Sunday will compete in the National High School Mock Trial Tournament that will take place May 3-6 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Court of Appeals to hear Franklin County civil cases on appeal March 7 in Warsaw
  Tuesday, March 06, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Michael Caperton, Michelle M. Keller and Kelly Thompson hear oral arguments.
• Judicial Branch enacts emergency management plan in response to March 2 storm damage
  Tuesday, March 06, 2012
  Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. and Justice Will T. Scott are visiting the damaged Morgan County Courthouse in West Liberty today. The facility was largely destroyed in the storms.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments March 14-16 in Frankfort
  Friday, March 02, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears cases that originated in Bullitt, Franklin, Graves, Hardin, Henry, Jefferson, Kenton and Laurel counties.
• Jefferson Jury Assembly Room to be dedicated in honor of former Circuit Judge Benjamin F. Shobe at March 2 ceremony
  Wednesday, February 29, 2012
  The ceremony will take place at 2:30 p.m. EST in the Jury Assembly Room on the second floor of the Jefferson County Judicial Center at 700 W. Jefferson St. The public and media are invited to attend.
• AOC, U of L, East End Psychological and Jewish Hospital sponsoring child trauma symposium March 1 in Louisville
  Tuesday, February 28, 2012
  Media is invited to attend this multidisciplinary program.
• Garrard County to dedicate new justice center March 1
  Friday, February 24, 2012
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Garrard County Justice Center.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear legislative redistricting case Feb. 24 in Frankfort
  Thursday, February 23, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears arguments.
• Court of Appeals to hear civil cases from Fayette, Franklin, Garrard and Laurel counties Feb. 29 in Lexington
  Wednesday, February 22, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Glenn E. Acree, Michael Caperton, Sara Walter Combs, Michelle M. Keller, Joy A. Moore, Janet L. Stumbo and Laurance B. VanMeter and Senior Judge Joseph E. Lambert hear oral arguments.
• Fleming County to dedicate new judicial center Feb. 21
  Friday, February 17, 2012
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Fleming County Judicial Center.
• Jefferson Family Court to celebrate 20 years of serving families and children at reception Feb. 16 in Louisville
  Tuesday, February 14, 2012
  The Louisville Bar Association will host a celebration to recognize Jefferson Family Court’s progression from pilot project to permanent court. The event is open to the public.
• Court of Appeals to hear cases from Bullitt, Campbell, Fayette, Franklin and Jefferson counties Feb. 15-16 in Louisville
  Friday, February 10, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Chief Judge Jeff S. Taylor and Court of Appeals Judges Donna L. Dixon, Denise G. Clayton, James H. Lambert and Janet L. Stumbo hear oral arguments in civil, criminal and juvenile cases.
• Chief Justice Minton to testify before House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary Feb. 7, 2012
  Monday, February 06, 2012
  Chief Justice Minton will provide an overview of the Judicial Branch’s budget recommendation for Fiscal Years 2012-2014.
• Court of Appeals to hear Campbell County criminal case and Johnson County civil case Feb. 7 in Frankfort
  Thursday, February 02, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Michael Caperton and Kelly Thompson and Senior Judge Joseph E. Lambert hear oral arguments.
• Administrative Office of the Court signs lease-to-purchase contract on Home Depot property in Frankfort
  Monday, January 30, 2012
  Move to new location will reduce cost to house Judicial Branch’s administrative offices.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments Feb. 15-17 in Frankfort
  Tuesday, January 24, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears arguments in cases that originated in Boone, Fayette, Franklin, Jefferson, Meade and Muhlenberg counties.
• Court of Appeals to hear Powell County civil case Jan. 30 in Stanton
  Monday, January 23, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Judges Sara Walter Combs, Michelle M. Keller and Janet L. Stumbo hear oral arguments in Powell County.
• Court of Appeals to hear Jefferson County civil case Jan. 18 in Louisville
  Friday, January 13, 2012
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Joy A. Moore, Christopher Shea Nickell and Kelly Thompson hear oral arguments in a trust case.
• Volunteers needed to assist children in foster care in Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties
  Tuesday, January 10, 2012
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect. Volunteer reviewers help ensure that children receive the necessary services while in foster care and are ultimately placed in permanent homes.
• Volunteers needed to assist children in foster care in Breckinridge, Butler and Muhlenberg counties
  Monday, December 19, 2011
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect. Volunteer reviewers help ensure that children receive the necessary services while in foster care and are ultimately placed in permanent homes.
• Volunteers needed to assist children in foster care in Northern Kentucky
  Monday, December 19, 2011
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect. Volunteer reviewers help ensure that children receive the necessary services while in foster care and are ultimately placed in permanent homes.
• Court of Appeals to hear Lawson open records case and cases from Campbell, Fayette and Lincoln counties Dec. 12 in Lexington
  Thursday, December 08, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Glenn E. Acree, Michael Caperton and Laurance B. VanMeter and Senior Judge Joseph E. Lambert hear civil cases on appeal.
• Chief Justice Minton to give State of the Judiciary address before Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary on Friday, Dec. 9
  Wednesday, December 07, 2011
  Chief Justice Minton will discuss the Judicial Branch’s recent accomplishments and challenges and provide an overview of the branch’s FY 2012-2014 budget request.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant Floyd County judgeship
  Monday, December 05, 2011
  The commission has submitted the names of three nominees to the governor for his consideration in appointing a judge to fill the Floyd County District Court vacancy.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments Dec. 14-15 in Frankfort
  Monday, December 05, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in cases that originated in Bourbon, Fayette, Henderson, Jefferson, Marshall and Pulaski counties.
• Supreme Court Justice Will T. Scott to be guest speaker at Bath/Menifee, Montgomery and Rowan Drug Court graduation Dec. 8
  Wednesday, November 30, 2011
  The graduation ceremony is to recognize 12 individuals from Bath, Montgomery and Rowan counties who have completed the Drug Court program. The public is invited to attend the ceremony.
• Judge Paul F. Isaacs elected president of Kentucky Circuit Judges Association
  Monday, November 28, 2011
  Judge Isaacs, who serves Bourbon, Scott and Woodford counties, was elected for a two-year term as president by his fellow judges at the Circuit Judges College.
• Nelson County Judge Robert W. Heaton elected president of Kentucky District Judges Association
  Monday, November 28, 2011
• Court of Appeals to hear cases from Barren, Carlisle and Union counties Dec. 1 in Bowling Green
  Wednesday, November 23, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Joy A. Moore, Janet L. Stumbo and Thomas B. Wine hear arguments in civil cases from Barren and Carlisle counties and a Union County criminal case.
• Scott County students to become certified Teen Court members at swearing-in ceremony Nov. 28
  Tuesday, November 22, 2011
  The public is invited to attend as District Court Judge Mary Jane Phelps swears in 39 students as officers of their county court.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Floyd County mining case Nov. 18 in Frankfort
  Thursday, November 17, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Chief Judge Jeff S. Taylor, Court of Appeals Judge Denise G. Clayton and Senior Judge Joseph E. Lambert hear oral arguments.
• Court of Appeals to hear cases from Campbell and Washington counties Nov. 17 in Northern Kentucky
  Tuesday, November 15, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Sara Walter Combs, Joy A. Moore and Christopher Shea Nickell and Senior Judge Joseph E. Lambert hear oral arguments in civil case appeals.
• Court of Appeals to hear Fayette County criminal case Nov. 15 in Hawesville
  Thursday, November 10, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Chief Judge Jeff S. Taylor and Court of Appeals Judges James H. Lambert and Kelly Thompson hear oral arguments.
• Court of Appeals to hear Shelby County parole case Nov. 14 in Frankfort
  Thursday, November 10, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Michelle M. Keller, Janet L. Stumbo and Laurance B. VanMeter hear oral arguments.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments Nov. 16-17 in Frankfort
  Wednesday, November 09, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a workers' compensation case and cases that originated in Casey, Jefferson and Knott counties.
• Deputy Chief Justice Mary C. Noble to be guest speaker at Madison County Drug Court graduation Nov. 7
  Monday, November 07, 2011
  Deputy Chief Justice Noble of the Supreme Court of Kentucky will be the guest speaker at a ceremony to recognize seven participants who have successfully completed the Drug Court program. The public is invited to attend.
• Court of Appeals to hear Bullitt County civil case and Jefferson County criminal case Nov. 7 in Lexington
  Monday, November 07, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Michelle M. Keller, Janet L. Stumbo and Laurance B. VanMeter hear oral arguments.
• District Court judges from across Kentucky participate in District Judges College Oct. 18-21 in Frankfort
  Thursday, November 03, 2011
• Circuit Court judges representing 114 Kentucky counties participate in Circuit Judges College Oct. 9-12 in Frankfort
  Thursday, November 03, 2011
• Marion County to dedicate new judicial center Nov. 10
  Wednesday, November 02, 2011
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Marion County Judicial Center.
• Laurel County students to become certified Teen Court members at swearing-in ceremony Nov. 1
  Monday, October 31, 2011
  Thirty-five Laurel County students who have completed Teen Court training will be sworn in as officers of their county court. District Court Judge John Paul Chappell will perform the ceremony. The public is invited to attend.
• Whitley County to dedicate new judicial center Nov. 2
  Friday, October 28, 2011
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Whitley County Judicial Center.
• Students from Madison County to become certified Teen Court members at swearing-in ceremony Oct. 26
  Wednesday, October 26, 2011
  Thirty-nine Madison County students who have completed Teen Court training will be sworn in as officers of their county court. District Court Judge Brandy Oliver Brown will perform the ceremony. The public is invited to attend.
• Court of Appeals to hear cases from Fayette, Jefferson, Kenton and Laurel counties Oct. 25-27 in Louisville
  Tuesday, October 25, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Caperton, Clayton, Nickell, Stumbo, Thompson and Wine and Senior Judge Lambert hear arguments in a criminal case appeal and several civil case appeals.
• Court of Appeals to hear Jefferson County civil appeal and Hardin County criminal appeal Oct. 19 in Frankfort
  Tuesday, October 18, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments.
• Judges participate in national Child Abuse and Neglect Institute in Louisville
  Tuesday, October 11, 2011
  Judges from every region of Kentucky participated in a weeklong training program on core child abuse topics. This was the first time Kentucky hosted the national program, which has only been offered in three other states outside of its usual venue of Reno, Nev.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments Oct. 19-20 in Frankfort
  Friday, October 07, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in cases that originated in Floyd, Jefferson, Kenton, Madison and Pike counties.
• Court of Appeals to hear Greenup County family cases, Lee County criminal appeal Oct. 12 in Williamsburg
  Thursday, October 06, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Chief Judge Jeff S. Taylor and Court of Appeals Judges Donna L. Dixon and James H. Lambert hear arguments in three appeals.
• Justices, judges and circuit court clerks participate in House Bill 463 program on implementing penal code reform
  Friday, September 30, 2011
  Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. invited all of the elected officials in the Kentucky Court of Justice to the education program provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Christian County Family Court Judge Jason Shea Fleming appointed to national, state committees on families and children
  Thursday, September 29, 2011
  Judge Fleming has been appointed to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges’ Military Committee and the Kentucky Bar Association’s Child Protection and Domestic Violence Committee.
• Hancock County to dedicate new judicial center Sept. 29
  Friday, September 23, 2011
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Hancock County Judicial Center.
• Public invited to meet with local Supreme Court justice, Court of Appeals judges Sept. 30 in Crittenden, Webster counties
  Thursday, September 22, 2011
  Justice Bill Cunningham of the Supreme Court of Kentucky and Court of Appeals Judges Donna L. Dixon and Christopher Shea Nickell will offer public forums to educate the public about the legal system.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Bath, Boyd, Clay, Jackson, Lee, Menifee, Owsley and Pike counties
  Thursday, September 22, 2011
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect. Volunteer reviewers help ensure that children receive the necessary services while in foster care and are ultimately placed in permanent homes.
• Monroe County to dedicate new justice center Sept. 28
  Thursday, September 22, 2011
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Monroe County Justice Center.
• Russell County to dedicate new judicial center Sept. 27
  Thursday, September 22, 2011
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Russell County Judicial Center.
• Court of Appeals to hear challenge to Lexington noise ordinance Sept. 22 in Elizabethtown
  Tuesday, September 20, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Dixon, Moore and Thompson hear arguments in WILL MCGINNIS v COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY.
• Kentucky Judge David A. Tapp receives national Drug Court award
  Thursday, September 15, 2011
  Judge Tapp, who serves as Drug Court judge for Lincoln, Pulaski and Rockcastle counties, received the All Rise award from the National Association of Drug Court Professionals during a star-studded conference in Washington.
• Kentucky AOC to host national pretrial conference Sept. 11-14 in Louisville
  Friday, September 09, 2011
  The Administrative Office of the Courts will host the 39th annual National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies Conference and Training Institute. The conference will take place in conjunction with the 35th anniversary of Kentucky’s statewide pretrial program.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments Sept. 14 in Frankfort
  Friday, September 09, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in workers' compensation cases and in a case that originated in Boone County.
• Bracken County to break ground for $15.6 million judicial center Aug. 30
  Wednesday, August 24, 2011
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Bracken County Judicial Center.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in cases from Boyle, Bullitt and Jefferson counties Aug. 23-24 in Louisville
  Tuesday, August 23, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Caperton, Combs and Thompson hear civil and criminal cases on appeal.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky to hear arguments Aug. 17-18 in Frankfort
  Tuesday, August 16, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in cases that originated in Bath, Grant, Jefferson, Montgomery and Shelby counties.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in McCreary and Whitley counties
  Monday, August 15, 2011
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant Circuit Court judgeship that serves McCreary and Whitley counties.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in cases from Fayette, Floyd, Madison and Pike counties Aug. 10-11 in Frankfort
  Monday, August 08, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Glenn E. Acree, Denise G. Clayton, Michelle M. Keller, Joy A. Moore and Thomas B. Wine and Senior Judge Joseph E. Lambert hear oral arguments in civil and criminal case appeals.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Bracken, Kenton and Mason counties
  Wednesday, August 03, 2011
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect to ensure these children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Justice Cunningham to host Court at the Cupboard event to educate public about court system Aug. 12 in Madisonville
  Tuesday, August 02, 2011
  The public is invited to meet with Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham, Court of Appeals Judge Donna L. Dixon and all of the Hopkins County circuit and district judges.
• Supreme Court justices, Court of Appeals judges meet with law students in KLEO Program
  Thursday, July 28, 2011
  Supreme Court Justices Lisabeth Hughes Abramson and Wil Schroder and Court of Appeals Judges Denise G. Clayton and Thomas B. Wine met with a group of law school students who participate in the Kentucky Legal Education Opportunity Program.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Fayette County
  Wednesday, July 27, 2011
  Fayette County Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to review cases of children in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect to ensure these children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in cases from Fayette, Franklin, Kenton and Powell counties July 19-20 in Frankfort
  Monday, July 18, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Chief Judge Jeff S. Taylor and Court of Appeals Judges Michael Caperton and Denise G. Clayton hear oral arguments in civil and criminal case appeals.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Christian County case July 18 in Covington
  Monday, July 18, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Michelle M. Keller, Kelly Thompson and Thomas B. Wine hear oral arguments in a civil case.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Bell, Knox, Laurel, Lincoln, McCreary and Rockcastle counties
  Wednesday, July 13, 2011
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect to ensure these children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in civil case appeals from Muhlenberg, Warren counties July 14 in Elizabethtown
  Wednesday, July 13, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Keller, Thompson and Wine hear oral arguments in two civil cases on appeal.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Jefferson criminal, civil appeal July 13 in Louisville
  Monday, July 11, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Acree, Moore and Nickell hear arguments in two cases on appeal from Jefferson County courts.
• Rowan County to dedicate new judicial center July 14
  Friday, July 08, 2011
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Rowan County Judicial Center.
• Justice Cunningham discusses shared history of Kentucky and Tennessee at Memphis Rotary Club meeting
  Friday, July 08, 2011
• Campbell County District Judge Karen A. Thomas receives Chief Justice’s Special Service Award
  Friday, July 08, 2011
  Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. presented the award to Judge Thomas at the Kentucky Bar Association’s annual banquet June 16 in Lexington.
• McLean County Circuit Court Clerk Stephanie King-Logsdon elected president of Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks
  Wednesday, July 06, 2011
• Circuit court clerks across Kentucky participate in 2011 Circuit Clerks Summer College
  Tuesday, July 05, 2011
• Chief Justice Minton suspends hiring freeze, says no layoffs in Fiscal Year 2012
  Friday, July 01, 2011
  Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. announced today that the Judicial Branch budget is expected to remain stable for Fiscal Year 2012. He said the court system has suspended its three-year hiring freeze and there would be no staff reductions in the coming fiscal year.
• Lawrence County to break ground for $18.2 million judicial center June 27
  Thursday, June 23, 2011
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Lawrence County Judicial Center.
• Chief Justice Minton appoints Circuit Judges Burdette, Lay to Cumberland Region posts
  Monday, June 20, 2011
  Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. has appointed two circuit judges to administrative positions for the Cumberland Region. Effective June 9, 2011, Judge Jeffrey T. Burdette has been named chief regional circuit judge and Judge Gregory A. Lay has been named vice chief regional judge.
• District Court judges across Kentucky participate in HB 463 training about pretrial release, bond determinations
  Monday, June 20, 2011
  District judges participated in a seminar about how to handle pretrial release and bond determinations under House Bill 463, which took effect June 8, 2011. The AOC offered the seminar in Frankfort for all district judges and trial commissioners and circuit judges who share on-call rotations with district judges.
• Federal study validates risk-assessment tool used by Kentucky courts for pretrial release
  Monday, June 20, 2011
  Kentucky’s pretrial release, rearrest and failure-to-appear rates are among the best reported by any criminal justice program in the nation, according to the non-profit Pretrial Justice Institute.
• Judges and circuit court clerks participate in Local Rules Seminar on new rules for family law cases
  Tuesday, June 14, 2011
  The seminar was to help courts update their local court rules to comply with the new statewide Family Court Rules of Procedure and Practice.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Leon Grider case June 14 in Frankfort
  Friday, June 10, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears the state’s challenge to a Russell County Circuit Court decision to dismiss an indictment against Leon Grider.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in cases from Fayette, Franklin and Scott counties June 13 in Cynthiana
  Friday, June 10, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments June 13 in civil cases on appeal.
• Deputy Chief Justice Mary C. Noble to be first woman to preside during oral arguments in Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Tuesday, June 07, 2011
  The public and media are invited to observe as Deputy Chief Justice Noble presides June 8.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Anderson, Henry, Oldham and Trimble counties
  Monday, June 06, 2011
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect to ensure these children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Caldwell County case today in Frankfort
  Thursday, June 02, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in Quality Ford Automobile Sales, Inc. v Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC, a civil case on appeal from Caldwell County.
• Jefferson District Court reorganization designed to reduce wait times, court overcrowding
  Wednesday, June 01, 2011
  Officials announced changes in the way Jefferson District Court handles its criminal dockets at a news conference today.
• Jefferson District Court to announce details of reorganization of criminal dockets
  Tuesday, May 31, 2011
  For the first time since the creation of Kentucky’s current court system in 1975, Jefferson District Court is implementing a comprehensive reorganization of its criminal dockets. The media and the public are invited to learn about the changes at a June 1, 2011, news conference in Louisville.
• Carlisle County to dedicate new courthouse June 3
  Thursday, May 26, 2011
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Carlisle County Courthouse.
• Meadow View Elementary team from Radcliff to represent Kentucky at national showcase for Project Citizen
  Tuesday, May 24, 2011
  The Project Citizen team from Meadow View Elementary School advances to nationals after earning a rating of superior at the Project Citizen State Showcase May 16 in Louisville.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments May 24-25 in Frankfort in cases from Northern Kentucky and Fayette, Franklin and Marion counties
  Monday, May 23, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments.
• Drug Court participants celebrate National Drug Court Month by helping their communities
  Thursday, May 19, 2011
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Jefferson, Scott appeals May 12 in Louisville
  Thursday, May 12, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Hopkins County coal methane case May 9 in Cadiz
  Tuesday, May 03, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in Trigg County.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in appeals from KSP officers, Kentucky Enquirer on April 26 in Williamstown
  Thursday, April 21, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as Court of Appeals Judges Michelle M. Keller and James H. Lambert and Senior Judge Ann O’Malley Shake hear arguments.
• ABA president-elect to give keynote speech at Kentucky Law Day celebration May 2
  Thursday, April 21, 2011
  William T. Robinson III, president-elect of the American Bar Association, will be the keynote speaker for the 2011 Law Day celebration in Frankfort. The event will include a swearing-in ceremony for 159 new attorneys. The celebration is open to the public and media.
• Franklin County to break ground for $29.1 million judicial center April 29
  Wednesday, April 20, 2011
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Franklin County Judicial Center.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Jefferson civil cases, Bullitt criminal case April 20 in Louisville
  Tuesday, April 19, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Cowan Coalition trust dispute April 12 in Frankfort
  Monday, April 11, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in civil case appeals.
• 9 participants to graduate from Breckinridge/Grayson/Meade Drug Court program April 11
  Monday, April 04, 2011
  This graduation will be the local program’s third and largest based on the number of participants graduating. The public is invited to attend.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments about state law’s effect on Amish religious freedom March 24 in Louisville
  Wednesday, March 23, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in three criminal case appeals and one civil appeal.
• Montgomery County High School team is 2011 state mock trial champion
  Tuesday, March 22, 2011
  The Montgomery County High School Mock Trial Team (Red Team) from Mount Sterling is the 2011 state mock trial champion. Model Laboratory team from Richmond is runner-up.
• 29 high school teams to compete for state title at Kentucky High School Mock Trial Tournament March 18-20 in Louisville
  Friday, March 18, 2011
  The tournament will take place March 18-20 at the Jefferson County Judicial Center, 700 W. Jefferson St. The media and public are invited to attend. The winning team will compete in the National High School Mock Trial Tournament that will take place May 5-7 in Phoenix.
• Court of Appeals to hear Bowling Green lodging tax case March 15 in Louisville
  Friday, March 11, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments.
• Portrait of the late Walter Baker, former justice, to be presented March 16 to Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Friday, March 11, 2011
  The public is invited to attend the portrait dedication ceremony.
• Deputy Chief Justice Mary C. Noble to be guest speaker at Garrard/Jessamine Drug Court graduation March 10
  Monday, March 07, 2011
  Justice Noble will be the guest speaker at a graduation ceremony to recognize three participants who have successfully completed the Garrard/Jessamine County Drug Court program. The ceremony is open to the public.
• Court of Appeals to hear state appeal on crediting God with security Feb. 24 in Frankfort
  Tuesday, February 22, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments.
• Court of Appeals to hear Jefferson County appeals Feb. 23 in Louisville
  Tuesday, February 22, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears arguments in three civil case appeals.
• Kentucky Judicial Branch launches Facebook page, Twitter feed
  Monday, February 21, 2011
  The public can now follow the Kentucky Judicial Branch on Facebook and Twitter for information about court-related news and events.
• Court of Appeals to hear Jefferson County appeals Feb. 16-17 in Louisville
  Tuesday, February 15, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears arguments in five civil case appeals.
• Chief Justice Minton to be guest speaker at Northern Kentucky Drug Court graduation Feb. 16
  Tuesday, February 15, 2011
  The graduation ceremony is to recognize 17 participants who have completed the Drug Court program. The ceremony is open to the public.
• Kentucky Drug Court manager to be guest speaker at Greenup/Lewis County Drug Court graduation Feb. 25
  Monday, February 14, 2011
  The graduation ceremony is to recognize 20 participants who have completed the Greenup/Lewis County Drug Court program. The ceremony is open to the public.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Fayette appeals Feb. 8 in Frankfort
  Friday, February 04, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments.
• Highlands High School is state We the People champ for 7th straight year
  Friday, January 28, 2011
  The Highlands High team from Fort Thomas advances to the national competition. Schools from Logan, Ohio and Owen counties also participated in the state event.
• Supreme Court justice, Court of Appeals judges and circuit judge to visit Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton and Hickman counties on annual River Counties Tour
  Tuesday, January 25, 2011
  The Supreme Court justice, Court of Appeals judges and circuit judge who serve the four counties will make a River Counties Tour on Jan. 31 to meet with local officials. They will also visit with students in Hickman County.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky adopts statewide rules for family law cases
  Thursday, January 13, 2011
  The Family Court Rules of Procedure and Practice apply to all family law cases and will have a significant impact on the practice of family law in Kentucky.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky adopts new rules governing family law cases
  Wednesday, January 12, 2011
  For the first time, the Supreme Court of Kentucky has adopted uniform rules for family law cases statewide. The media and public are invited to a news conference about the new rules on Jan. 13.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Fayette County appeal Jan. 10 in Louisville
  Thursday, January 06, 2011
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments.
• Newly elected district judges participate in orientation program
  Tuesday, December 21, 2010
  Newly elected district judges representing 24 Kentucky counties participated in the New District Judges Orientation from Dec. 5-7 at the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort.
• Clerks throughout Kentucky participate in 2010 Circuit Court Clerks Fall Meeting
  Tuesday, December 14, 2010
  The Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks hosted the meeting, which included training for the clerks.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments Dec. 16 in Shepherdsville
  Tuesday, December 14, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in two civil case appeals from Jefferson County.
• Pulaski County to dedicate new judicial center Dec. 20
  Monday, December 13, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Pulaski County Court of Justice.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments Dec. 8 in Lexington
  Friday, December 03, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in civil cases on appeal from Perry and Pike counties.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Hardin County
  Thursday, November 18, 2010
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in Hardin County need volunteers to review cases of children in foster care to help ensure they are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Campbell and Kenton counties
  Tuesday, November 16, 2010
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in Campbell and Kenton counties need volunteers to review cases of children in foster care to help ensure they are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments Nov. 19 in Highland Heights
  Tuesday, November 16, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in three civil cases on appeal from Bell, Clay and Pulaski counties.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments Nov. 5 in Bowling Green
  Wednesday, November 03, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears arguments in cases on appeal from Crittenden and Union counties.
• Family Division of Jefferson Circuit Court to finalize 38 adoptions Nov. 5 to celebrate National Adoption Month
  Tuesday, November 02, 2010
  The public and media are invited to attend a celebration of adoption Nov. 5 at the Jefferson County Judicial Center.
• Students from Madison County to become certified Teen Court members at swearing-in ceremony Oct. 26
  Friday, October 22, 2010
  Forty students from Madison County who have completed Teen Court training will be sworn in as officers of their county court. The ceremony will be open to the public.
• Pike County to break ground for $30.9 million judicial center Oct. 27
  Wednesday, October 20, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Pike County Judicial Center.
• Pendleton County to dedicate new judicial center Oct. 22
  Tuesday, October 19, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Pendleton County Judicial Center.
• Students from Woodford County to become certified Teen Court members at swearing-in ceremony Oct. 25
  Monday, October 18, 2010
  Thirty-five students from Woodford County who have completed Teen Court training will be sworn in as officers of their county court. The ceremony will be open to the public.
• Chief Justice Minton announces creation of Kentucky Access to Justice Commission
  Thursday, October 14, 2010
  Chief Justice Minton announced Oct. 14, 2010, that Kentucky has joined the nearly two dozen states where supreme courts have formed Access to Justice commissions to engage the judiciary in delivering civil legal aid to low-income citizens.
• Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments Oct. 14 in Elizabethtown
  Tuesday, October 12, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears arguments in three civil cases and one criminal case in Elizabethtown.
• Chief Justice Minton to announce creation of new Kentucky Access to Justice Commission
  Monday, October 11, 2010
  Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. will announce the creation of the Kentucky Access to Justice Commission at a news conference in the Supreme Court Courtroom at the Capitol in Frankfort on Oct. 14, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. The media and public are invited to attend.
• Kentucky teachers encouraged to apply for free civic ed training in November
  Wednesday, October 06, 2010
  The workshop will include training focused on two civic education programs: We the People ... The Citizen and the Constitution and Representative Democracy in America. The application deadline is Oct. 18.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments Sept. 20-21 in Shelbyville
  Wednesday, September 15, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in cases on appeal from Daviess and Jefferson counties.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments Sept. 16 in Bowling Green
  Tuesday, September 14, 2010
  The Kentucky Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in John Draper v. Commonwealth of Kentucky on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at the Warren County Justice Center in Bowling Green.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments in two appeals Sept. 8 in Leitchfield
  Friday, September 03, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in cases on appeal from Barren and Henderson counties.
• Justice Mary C. Noble named deputy chief justice of Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Wednesday, September 01, 2010
  Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. has named Justice Mary C. Noble as deputy chief justice of the Supreme Court of Kentucky.
• Morgan County to break ground for $16.2 million judicial center Sept. 3
  Monday, August 30, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Morgan County Judicial Center.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in four civil case appeals Aug. 25 in Hopkinsville
  Tuesday, August 24, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in cases on appeal from Campbell, Fayette, McCracken and Simpson counties.
• Laurel County to dedicate new judicial center Aug. 30
  Friday, August 20, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Laurel County Judicial Center.
• Monticello Middle School earns top rating in national We the People: Project Citizen showcase
  Monday, August 09, 2010
  Monticello Middle School’s We the People: Project Citizen entry, Bullying Hurts!, recently earned the top rating of superior at the national Project Citizen showcase in Louisville.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Jefferson County case appeals Aug. 4 in Taylorsville
  Thursday, July 29, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in two cases on appeal from Jefferson County.
• Greenup/Lewis County Drug Court program selected as national mentor court
  Tuesday, July 27, 2010
  The program has been selected by the National Drug Court Institute to serve as a test site for best practices in treating adult substance-abusing offenders. The NDCI will recognize the program with a plaque presentation July 29.
• Court Facilities Standards Committee to review judicial center projects planned for Bracken and Lawrence counties
  Monday, July 12, 2010
  The meeting is open to the public.
• Hopkins County to break ground for $20.4 million judicial center July 22
  Friday, July 09, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Hopkins County Judicial Center.
• Grant County to dedicate new judicial center July 19
  Friday, July 09, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Grant County Judicial Center.
• Wolfe County to break ground for $11.39 million judicial center July 16
  Friday, July 09, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Wolfe County Judicial Center.
• Kentucky circuit court clerks attend 2010 Circuit Court Clerks Summer College
  Friday, July 02, 2010
  Ninety-five Kentucky circuit court clerks participated in the 2010 Circuit Court Clerks Summer College held June 15-17 in Lexington. The college included an election for officers of the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks.
• Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments July 6 in Bowling Green
  Friday, July 02, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in four civil case appeals.
• AOC’s Patrick R. Yewell inducted into UK College of Social Work Hall of Fame
  Tuesday, June 29, 2010
  Patrick R. Yewell is the 15th individual to be selected for the hall of fame and was chosen because of 'his passionate and tireless efforts to help our state’s most vulnerable children.'
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Boyd, Elliott, Martin, Morgan and Pike counties
  Friday, June 25, 2010
  Volunteers are needed to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect to ensure these children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Chief Justice Minton to be guest speaker at first Bullitt County Drug Court graduation June 28
  Friday, June 25, 2010
• Breckinridge/Grayson/Meade Drug Court program to hold first graduation ceremony June 29 in Hardinsburg
  Wednesday, June 23, 2010
  The public is invited to the program's first graduation ceremony.
• Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments June 24 in Warsaw
  Monday, June 21, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in civil case appeals from Fayette and Kenton counties.
• Judge Jeff S. Taylor elected Chief Judge of Kentucky Court of Appeals
  Wednesday, June 16, 2010
  Judge Jeff S. Taylor of Owensboro has been elected by his fellow judges to serve as chief judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Jefferson County
  Monday, June 14, 2010
  The Jefferson County Citizen Foster Care Review Boards are seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect to ensure these children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Drug Court participants celebrate National Drug Court Month by helping their communities
  Friday, June 11, 2010
• Green County to dedicate new judicial center June 4
  Friday, May 28, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Green County Judicial Center.
• Court of Appeals to hear arguments about whether Ethics Commission has jurisdiction over PVAs on May 26 in Lexington
  Tuesday, May 25, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in three civil cases.
• Logan County to dedicate new judicial center May 28
  Tuesday, May 25, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Logan County Court of Justice.
• Monticello Middle School team selected to represent Kentucky at national showcase for We the People: Project Citizen
  Monday, May 24, 2010
  A Monticello Middle School team’s project has been selected to represent Kentucky at the national showcase after earning a rating of superior at the state Project Citizen showcase. The team’s project focused on addressing the problem of bullying.
• Adair County to dedicate new judicial center May 20
  Friday, May 14, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Adair County Judicial Center.
• Statement from Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Sara Walter Combs
  Thursday, May 13, 2010
• Judge Laurance B. VanMeter serving as acting chief judge of Kentucky Court of Appeals
  Thursday, May 13, 2010
  Judge VanMeter is serving as the court’s acting chief judge following the resignation of Judge Sara Walter Combs from that position. Her resignation as chief judge was effective May 12. The Court of Appeals judges will elect a new chief judge in June.
• Seven student teams to compete in state showcase for We the People: Project Citizen on May 18 in Frankfort
  Wednesday, May 12, 2010
  Student teams from four Kentucky middle schools and two elementary schools will compete in the state showcase for Project Citizen. The winning team will be eligible to have its entry sent to the national showcase in July, when it will be held in Louisville for the first time.
• Chief Justice Minton announces Judicial Branch Reduction Plan for FY 11
  Friday, April 30, 2010
  The Judicial Branch is cutting programs and 113 positions to offset a $6.8 million deficit for FY 11.
• U.S. Court of Appeals Senior Judge Pierce Lively to give keynote speech at Kentucky’s Law Day celebration April 30
  Tuesday, April 27, 2010
  Senior Judge Pierce Lively of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit will be the keynote speaker for the 2010 Law Day celebration at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 30, at the Kentucky Capitol in Frankfort.
• Breckinridge County to break ground for $11.48 million judicial center April 23
  Tuesday, April 13, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Breckinridge County Judicial Center.
• Kentucky teachers encouraged to apply for free summer institute on teaching civic ed
  Monday, March 22, 2010
  Kentucky K-12 teachers are invited to apply for a free training program this summer to help them improve their skills in teaching civic education. The program will take place July 17-24 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. The application deadline is April 15.
• New security window installed in Carroll County Circuit Clerk’s Office to increase safety
  Friday, March 19, 2010
  The Carroll County Office of Circuit Court Clerk now has a security window at the counter that extends from the countertop nearly to the ceiling.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments March 24 in Elizabethtown on local Kentucky Utilities cases
  Wednesday, March 17, 2010
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in an appeal from Hardin County. Three landowners are appealing a court ruling that would allow Kentucky Utilities to condemn their properties for electric transmission lines.
• 44 judges participate in orientation program for new Kentucky judges
  Wednesday, March 17, 2010
  Forty-four new circuit and district judges representing 52 counties participated in the 2010 New Judges Orientation from March 7-10 in Lexington. The Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts offered the program for new circuit and district judges.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship that serves Crittenden, Union and Webster counties
  Tuesday, March 16, 2010
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant District Court judgeship that serves Crittenden, Union and Webster counties.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship that serves Harrison, Nicholas, Pendleton and Robertson counties
  Monday, March 15, 2010
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant District Court judgeship that serves Harrison, Nicholas, Pendleton and Robertson counties.
• Volunteers needed to review files of children in foster care in 19 counties
  Wednesday, March 10, 2010
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in 19 Kentucky counties are in great need of volunteers to make a difference in the lives of local children in foster care. Volunteers are needed to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect to ensure these children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Madison Central High School/Kentucky Tech team is 2010 state mock trial tournament champion
  Monday, March 08, 2010
  After going five rounds with the competition in the case of United States of America v. Cassius M. Clay, Madison Central High School/Kentucky Tech from Richmond earned the championship title Sunday, March 7, in the 2010 Kentucky High School Mock Trial Tournament. The duPont Manual High School Red Team from Louisville was the runner-up in the tournament.
• Owen County to break ground for $11.47 million judicial center March 11
  Friday, March 05, 2010
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Owen County Judicial Center.
• Highlands High School is state champ in We the People competition for 6th year in a row
  Thursday, March 04, 2010
  Highlands High School in Fort Thomas prevailed over two other teams to win the We the People … The Citizen and the Constitution state championship and is going on to the national competition.
• 30 high school mock trial teams to argue United States of America v. Cassius M. Clay at state tournament March 5-7 in Louisville
  Tuesday, March 02, 2010
  Thirty teams of high school students from across the commonwealth will converge in Louisville this Friday to argue the Muhammad Ali case at the Kentucky High School Mock Trial Tournament. The top two teams will compete in the championship round at the Muhammad Ali Center.
• State Sen. Robin L. Webb to be guest speaker at Drug Court graduation Feb. 26 for Greenup and Lewis counties
  Friday, February 19, 2010
  Twenty-two Drug Court participants from Greenup and Lewis counties will be recognized for completing the program.
• Justice McAnulty bust to be unveiled Feb. 11 as part of Black History Month
  Monday, February 08, 2010
  A bust of Justice William E. McAnulty Jr. will be unveiled Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, as part of a Black History Month celebration. Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. and Gov. Steve Beshear will speak at the event, which is open to the public and begins at noon in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort.
• State law librarian among Kentuckians selected to attend national conference on public libraries and access to justice
  Wednesday, February 03, 2010
  A three-person Kentucky team recently participated in a national conference about how public libraries can improve online access to legal information at libraries. The team was one of the 15 teams chosen to attend the conference out of the 42 teams that applied from 31 states.
• Judge Willett named chief judge, chief regional judge for Jefferson County Circuit Court
  Monday, January 25, 2010
  Chief judges and chief regional judges supervise the administrative business of the courts in their assigned area.
• AOC announces changes to service providing criminal record reports
  Tuesday, January 05, 2010
  The Administrative Office of the Courts is making changes to its service that provides criminal background reports. A fee increase and a new online service will be effective Jan. 19, 2010.
• Robertson County to dedicate new judicial center Jan. 4
  Wednesday, December 30, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Robertson County Judicial Center.
• Jackson County to dedicate new judicial center Dec. 29
  Monday, December 21, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Jackson County Judicial Center.
• Judicial Branch financial information now on Kentucky’s OpenDoor website
  Monday, December 21, 2009
  The Judicial Branch has joined the e-Transparency initiative launched by the Executive Branch earlier this year. Judicial Branch expenditures and contracts are now posted at www.opendoor.ky.gov.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship that serves Floyd County
  Wednesday, December 16, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant Family Court judgeship that serves Floyd County.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship that serves Letcher County
  Wednesday, December 16, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant District Court judgeship that serves Letcher County.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship that serves McLean and Muhlenberg counties
  Tuesday, December 15, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant District Court judgeship that serves McLean and Muhlenberg counties.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments Dec. 15 in Lexington
  Monday, December 14, 2009
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in cases on appeal from Boyd and Fleming counties.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship that serves Harrison, Nicholas, Pendleton and Robertson counties
  Monday, December 14, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant Circuit Court judgeship that serves Harrison, Nicholas, Pendleton and Robertson counties.
• Taylor County to dedicate new justice center Dec. 15
  Friday, December 11, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Taylor County Justice Center.
• Campbell County Judge Karen A. Thomas elected president of Kentucky District Judges Association
  Wednesday, November 25, 2009
  Chief Regional District Judge Karen A. Thomas, who serves Campbell County, has been elected to a second two-year term as president of the Kentucky District Judges Association.
• District judges attend 2009 District Judges Fall College in Western Kentucky
  Wednesday, November 25, 2009
  Ninety Kentucky District Court judges representing 103 counties recently participated in the 2009 District Judges Fall College offered by the Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Harrison, Kenton and Pendleton counties
  Thursday, November 19, 2009
  Six Kenton County Citizen Foster Care Review Boards and the Harrison/Pendleton County Citizen Foster Care Review Board need volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect to ensure they are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Circuit court clerks attend 2009 Circuit Court Clerks Fall College
  Friday, November 13, 2009
  Circuit court clerks from 97 Kentucky counties participated in the 2009 Circuit Court Clerks Fall College held Nov. 4-6 in Lexington.
• Jefferson Family Court will finalize 22 adoptions Nov. 13 as part of Adoption Day
  Tuesday, November 10, 2009
  Jefferson County Circuit Court, Family Division, will finalize 22 adoptions and hold a news conference about adoption Friday, Nov. 13, as part of National Adoption Month.
• Mercer County to break ground for $12 million judicial center Nov. 10
  Friday, November 06, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Mercer County Judicial Center.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship that serves Bath, Menifee, Montgomery and Rowan counties
  Thursday, November 05, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant District Court judgeship that serves Bath, Menifee, Montgomery and Rowan counties.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship that serves Carter, Elliott and Morgan counties
  Tuesday, November 03, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant Family Court judgeship that serves Carter, Elliott and Morgan counties.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant Boyd County judgeship
  Tuesday, November 03, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant District Court judgeship that serves Boyd County.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant Jefferson County judgeship
  Monday, November 02, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant District Court judgeship that serves Jefferson County.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship that serves McLean and Muhlenberg counties
  Tuesday, October 27, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant Circuit Court judgeship that serves McLean and Muhlenberg counties.
• Trigg County to dedicate new justice center Oct. 28
  Monday, October 26, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Trigg County Justice Center.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant Hopkins County judgeship
  Monday, October 26, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant District Court judgeship that serves Hopkins County.
• Grayson County to dedicate new judicial center Oct. 27
  Friday, October 23, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Grayson County Judicial Center.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship that serves Green, Marion, Taylor and Washington counties
  Friday, October 23, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant Circuit Court judgeship that serves Green, Marion, Taylor and Washington counties.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine and Madison counties
  Wednesday, October 21, 2009
  Citizen Foster Care Review Board needs volunteers to help Kentucky’s children.
• Court Facilities Standards Committee to review judicial center project planned for Franklin County
  Tuesday, October 20, 2009
  The meeting is open to the public.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments Oct. 20 in Vanceburg
  Monday, October 19, 2009
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in cases on appeal from Bell, Harlan and Laurel counties.
• Court interpreters to learn about criminal justice system at institute Oct. 16-18 in Frankfort
  Friday, October 16, 2009
  Approximately 50 court interpreters from across the commonwealth and from Indiana will participate in the Institute for Court Interpreters. The institute is the first of its kind in the nation.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in Floyd County
  Friday, October 16, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant Circuit Court judgeship in Floyd County.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in Bell County
  Tuesday, October 13, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant District Court judgeship in Bell County.
• Todd County to break ground for $9.5 million judicial center Oct. 16
  Tuesday, October 13, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Todd County Judicial Center.
• Court Records Retention Committee to meet Oct. 14 in Frankfort
  Monday, October 12, 2009
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in Campbell County
  Monday, October 12, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant Family Court judgeship in Campbell County.
• Hancock County to break ground for $11.7 million judicial center Oct. 12
  Friday, October 09, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Hancock County Judicial Center.
• Henderson County Drug Court program expands to include misdemeanor offenses
  Tuesday, October 06, 2009
  Individuals facing misdemeanor drug-related charges in Henderson County now have access to the local Drug Court program. The program is accepting referrals for participants.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in Daviess County
  Thursday, October 01, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant District Court judgeship that serves Daviess County.
• Pike County Family Court Judge Larry E. Thompson elected president of Kentucky Circuit Judges Association
  Thursday, October 01, 2009
  Pike County Family Court Judge Larry E. Thompson has been elected to serve as president of the Kentucky Circuit Judges Association for two years.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in Breckinridge, Grayson and Meade counties
  Wednesday, September 30, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant District Court judgeship that serves Breckinridge, Grayson and Meade counties.
• Commission on Racial Fairness surveying Jefferson County court system users about access and fairness
  Wednesday, September 30, 2009
  The Jefferson County Commission on Racial Fairness is surveying those who use the Jefferson County judicial system about access and fairness in the system. The survey is being offered on seven days.
• Russell County to break ground for judicial center Sept. 28
  Friday, September 25, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Russell County Judicial Center.
• Fleming County to break ground for $11.5 million judicial center Sept. 25
  Wednesday, September 23, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Fleming County Judicial Center.
• Garrard County to break ground for $11.6 million judicial center Sept. 24
  Wednesday, September 23, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Garrard County Judicial Center.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments Sept. 29 in Highland Heights
  Monday, September 21, 2009
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in cases on appeal from Fayette and Franklin counties.
• State, federal judges to visit Jefferson County classrooms Sept. 17 to teach students about U.S. court system
  Wednesday, September 16, 2009
  Judges will visit 21 Jefferson County public high schools to teach students in U.S. History and Government classes about the U.S. Court system as part of Judges in the Classroom, a U.S. Courts educational outreach program.
• Administrative Office of the Courts announces operational cuts, abolishes 47 positions to prepare for Judicial Branch budget deficit
  Tuesday, September 15, 2009
  The Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts instituted several operational cuts and abolished 47 positions at the AOC Millcreek Campus in Frankfort today in an effort to help ensure a balanced Judicial Branch budget.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in Cumberland and Monroe counties
  Tuesday, September 08, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant District Court judgeship that serves Cumberland and Monroe counties.
• Supreme Court Clerk Susan Stokley Clary installed as president of National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks
  Friday, September 04, 2009
  Chief justice says Clary has a deep knowledge and great love of the court system.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Clark County
  Thursday, September 03, 2009
  Citizen Foster Care Review Board needs volunteers to help Kentucky’s children.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments Sept. 10 in Mount Sterling
  Wednesday, September 02, 2009
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in civil case appeals from Montgomery and Pulaski counties.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in Boone and Gallatin counties
  Tuesday, September 01, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant District Court judgeship that serves Boone and Gallatin counties.
• Campbell County to break ground for judicial center addition, renovation Sept. 1
  Thursday, August 27, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Campbell County Judicial Center.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for 3 vacant judgeships in Jefferson County
  Wednesday, August 26, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr., announced Aug. 26, 2009, the nominees to fill three vacant judgeships that serve Jefferson County.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant district judgeship in Estill, Lee and Owsley counties
  Friday, August 21, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has announced three nominees to fill the vacant District Court judgeship in the 23rd Judicial District. They are attorneys Michael Dean, William Delton “Bo” Leach and William Walter Trude Jr.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in Franklin County
  Thursday, August 20, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant Family Court judgeship in the 48th Judicial Circuit.
• Court Facilities Standards Committee to review judicial center projects planned for Allen and Morgan counties
  Wednesday, August 19, 2009
  The meeting is open to the public.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments Aug. 18 in Smithland
  Monday, August 17, 2009
  Cases are on appeal from Daviess, Hart and McCracken counties.
• AOC, Codell Construction reach settlement agreement on bonding for Kentucky judicial center construction projects
  Monday, August 17, 2009
  Construction on judicial center projects in four Kentucky counties can commence immediately based on a settlement agreement finalized Aug. 17, 2009, by the Administrative Office of the Courts and Codell Construction Company.
• AOC encourages Kentucky schools to use new online system to speed up background checks of personnel, volunteers
  Thursday, August 06, 2009
• Laurie K. Dudgeon named to head Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts
  Friday, July 31, 2009
  Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. has appointed Laurie K. Dudgeon as director of the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts, effective July 31, 2009.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in McCracken County
  Tuesday, July 28, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant judgeship in McCracken County.
• Hardin County Circuit Court Clerk Loretta Crady elected secretary for Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks
  Tuesday, July 21, 2009
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in Bell County
  Tuesday, July 21, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant judgeship in Bell County.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in Knox and Laurel counties
  Monday, July 20, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant judgeship in the 27th Judicial District.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in Boyd County
  Thursday, July 16, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant judgeship in the 32nd Judicial Circuit.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeship in Bath, Menifee, Montgomery and Rowan counties
  Wednesday, July 15, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for the governor to consider appointing to the vacant judgeship in the 21st Judicial Circuit.
• Boyd County to dedicate new judicial center July 17
  Monday, July 13, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of Boyd County Judicial Center.
• Mason County Circuit Court Clerk Kirk Tolle elected president of Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks
  Tuesday, July 07, 2009
  Mason County Circuit Court Clerk Kirk Tolle has been elected by his fellow Circuit Clerks to serve as president of the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for vacant judgeships in Clark and Madison counties
  Tuesday, July 07, 2009
  The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr., has announced the nominees to fill two vacant judgeships that serve Clark and Madison counties.
• Kentucky court system ready to implement House Bill 369
  Thursday, July 02, 2009
  The Kentucky court system has the legal forms and processes in place to carry out a bill that prohibits a person who owes restitution for certain theft offenses from driving until the restitution is paid in full, with an option to apply for a hardship license.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments June 19 and 23 in Bowling Green
  Tuesday, June 16, 2009
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in cases on appeal from Christian, Floyd, Henderson, Lee and Warren counties.
• Henry County Middle School is state champ in We the People: Project Citizen
  Friday, May 29, 2009
  Henry County Middle School’s We the People: Project Citizen team recently earned the title of state champion for the second year in a row and is eligible to have its entry judged at the national level in July.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Fayette County
  Thursday, May 28, 2009
  Citizen Foster Care Review Board needs volunteers to help Kentucky’s children.
• Rowan County to break ground for $13 million judicial center May 26
  Wednesday, May 20, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Rowan County Judicial Center.
• Deputy chief justice to be guest speaker at Drug Court graduation May 22 for Rowan, Bath/Menifee programs
  Wednesday, May 20, 2009
  Six Drug Court participants will be recognized for completing program.
• Washington County to dedicate new judicial center May 22
  Monday, May 18, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of the Washington County Judicial Center.
• Six student teams to compete in state showcase for We the People: Project Citizen on May 19 in Frankfort
  Friday, May 15, 2009
  Student teams from from five Kentucky middle schools and one elementary school will compete in the state showcase for We the People: Project Citizen. The winning entry will go to the national showcase for judging in July.
• Community resource fairs to be held in May for those affected by substance abuse
  Tuesday, May 12, 2009
  Fairs will include information on employment and educational opportunities, treatment and more.
• Shelby County to break ground for $18.4 million judicial center May 14
  Tuesday, May 12, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Shelby County Judicial Center.
• Justice Venters delivers keynote speech at Kentucky’s Law Day celebration
  Friday, May 01, 2009
  Justice Venters told an audience during Law Day that having many lawyers is a good thing for a society that values liberty and the rule of law.
• Justice Venters to give keynote speech at Kentucky’s Law Day celebration May 1
  Monday, April 27, 2009
  The annual Law Day celebration is designated to celebrate the rule of law and its contributions to the freedoms Americans enjoy.
• Boyd County Office of Circuit Court Clerk to temporarily close for move to new judicial center
  Friday, April 24, 2009
  The Boyd County Office of Circuit Court Clerk will be closed the week of May 11-15 for the move to the new Boyd County Judicial Center. The office will reopen in its new location May 18.
• Whitley County to break ground for $18.9 million judicial center April 24
  Tuesday, April 21, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Whitley County Judicial Center.
• Supreme Court approves new rules governing attorney conduct
  Thursday, April 16, 2009
  The Supreme Court has approved comprehensive revisions to its rules on attorney conduct, including a new rule that requires attorneys to report professional misconduct by other attorneys.
• Marion County to break ground for $11.78 million judicial center April 17
  Monday, April 13, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Marion County Judicial Center.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Harrison and Pendleton counties
  Monday, April 06, 2009
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board needs volunteers to review cases of foster children to ensure they are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Madison Central High School/Kentucky Tech in Richmond is 2009 state mock trial tournament champion
  Friday, April 03, 2009
  Madison Central High School/Kentucky Tech in Richmond won the state mock trial tournament. Louisville’s Eastern High School finished as the runner-up.
• Court Facilities Standards Committee to review judicial center projects planned for Hopkins, Owen and Todd counties
  Monday, March 30, 2009
  The public is invited to attend the Court Facilities Standards Committee meeting on judicial center projects planned for Hopkins, Owen and Todd counties on Friday, April 3.
• 26 high school teams to compete in state mock trial tournament March 27-29 in Louisville
  Wednesday, March 25, 2009
  Teams of high school students from across Kentucky will compete for the state title in mock trial from March 27-29 in Louisville.
• Chief Justice Minton releases legal opinion on bonding required for Kentucky court facilities construction program
  Wednesday, March 25, 2009
  Chief Justice Minton has released a legal opinion regarding bonding requirements for Kentucky court facilities construction projects. The opinion is the result of the chief justice's call for a comprehensive review of bonding requirements in light of recent questions about inadequate bonding practices.
• Livingston County to dedicate new justice center March 27
  Tuesday, March 24, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of Livingston County Justice Center.
• Fairness commission calls for leaders to appoint qualified minorities to Kentucky judgeships
  Wednesday, March 18, 2009
  The Jefferson County Commission on Racial Fairness has adopted a resolution that says the judiciary should represent the diversity of the population.
• Chief Justice Minton, Gov. Beshear announce plans to delay filling judicial vacancies
  Tuesday, March 17, 2009
  Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. and Gov. Steve Beshear agreed in February to delay the nominating process for 27 vacant judgeships. The decision has the effect of allowing 23 new senior judges to remain in their current seats for several months, a move that is expected to save the Commonwealth more than $1 million.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Grayson County
  Friday, March 13, 2009
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board needs volunteers to review cases of foster children to ensure they are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Jason M. Nemes leaving the AOC to join Dinsmore & Shohl
  Friday, March 13, 2009
  Jason M. Nemes announced today that he is leaving his post as director of the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts to practice law with Dinsmore & Shohl in Louisville. His resignation is effective April 3, 2009.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason and Robertson counties
  Thursday, March 12, 2009
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board needs volunteers to review cases of foster children to ensure they are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Kenton County
  Thursday, March 12, 2009
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board needs volunteers to review cases of foster children to ensure they are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Drug Court programs in Christian, Floyd and Perry counties awarded $300,000 federal grants for treatment
  Wednesday, March 11, 2009
  Grant funds will help Drug Court participants in Christian, Floyd and Perry counties get treatment and develop job skills.
• Highlands High School is state champ in We the People competition for 5th year in a row
  Thursday, March 05, 2009
  Knowledge of U.S. Constitution sends students to compete on national level
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments Feb. 24 in Covington
  Monday, February 23, 2009
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in cases from Campbell, Fayette and Kenton counties in Covington.
• Justice Venters speaks on celebrating black history, Justice Harlan during Black History Month event
  Friday, February 20, 2009
  Justice Venters of the Supreme Court of Kentucky was among the guest speakers at the Black History Month program Feb. 19 at the Capitol.
• Carlisle County to break ground for $12.9 million courthouse Feb. 27
  Wednesday, February 18, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments in four cases Feb. 23 in Bardstown
  Tuesday, February 17, 2009
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments Feb. 23 in Bardstown.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments in state trooper’s appeal, other cases Feb. 18 in Bowling Green
  Thursday, February 12, 2009
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in three cases Feb. 18 in Bowling Green.
• Supreme Court issues order on court records retention
  Monday, February 09, 2009
  A new Supreme Court order provides a retention schedule for records in small claims and District Court civil cases and financial records.
• Pulaski County to break ground for $22.4 million judicial center Feb. 2
  Friday, January 30, 2009
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Lincoln County
  Monday, January 26, 2009
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board needs volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care to ensure these children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Bell, Clay and Knox counties
  Monday, January 26, 2009
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board needs volunteers to review cases of foster children to ensure they are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments in two cases Jan. 14 in Stanton
  Tuesday, January 06, 2009
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments.
• Letcher County Drug Court participants help provide 100 Christmas gifts for area children and food baskets for two families
  Monday, December 22, 2008
  Letcher County Drug Court participants recently purchased Christmas gifts for children and food baskets for local families with money they raised.
• Bilingual court interpreters nationwide invited to forensic science workshop
  Monday, December 15, 2008
  The Administrative Office of the Courts is sponsoring a forensic science workshop for Spanish-English interpreters. Registration is due by Jan. 26.
• Louisville smoking ban appeal among those Kentucky Court of Appeals will hear Dec. 17 in Shepherdsville
  Monday, December 08, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in four cases, including an appeal in the Louisville smoking ordinance case.
• Supreme Court deputy chief justice to be guest speaker at Drug Court graduation Dec. 5 for Rowan, Bath/Menifee programs
  Thursday, December 04, 2008
  Eight Drug Court participants will be recognized for completing the program.
• Chief Justice to speak to Interim Joint Judiciary Committee on Tuesday at the Capitol
  Monday, November 17, 2008
  The chief justice will discuss the state of the judiciary at the Interim Joint Judiciary Committee meeting.
• Court Facilities Standards Committee to review judicial center projects for Carlisle and Wolfe counties
  Sunday, November 09, 2008
  The public is invited to the Nov. 14, 2008, meeting of the Court Facilities Standards Committee at 10 a.m. EST at the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort.
• Court Records Retention Committee to meet Nov. 6 in Frankfort
  Friday, October 31, 2008
  The Court Records Retention Committee considers how the Kentucky court system retains, destroys and archives court records statewide. The meeting will be open to the public.
• Students from Madison County to become certified members of Teen Court at swearing-in ceremony Oct. 27
  Monday, October 27, 2008
  Fifty students from Madison County who have completed Teen Court training will be sworn in as officers of their county court by Chief District Judge William G. Clouse Jr., who serves Clark and Madison counties.
• Hart County to dedicate new judicial center Oct. 30
  Wednesday, October 22, 2008
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of Hart County Judicial Center
• Students from Harrison County to become certified members of Teen Court at swearing-in ceremony Oct. 27
  Wednesday, October 22, 2008
  Twenty-six students from Harrison County who have completed Teen Court training will be sworn in as officers of their county court by Chief District Judge Jay Delaney and special guest Justice Wil Schroder of the Supreme Court of Kentucky.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Oct. 30 in Highland Heights
  Wednesday, October 22, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in four cases.
• Chief Justice announces improvements to judicial center program
  Friday, October 10, 2008
• The late Justice McAnulty will be honored at portrait dedication Oct. 15 at the Capitol
  Wednesday, October 08, 2008
  The public is invited to attend a portrait dedication ceremony honoring the late Justice William E. McAnulty Jr.
• Drug Court program now serving Breckinridge, Grayson and Meade counties
  Monday, October 06, 2008
  A new Drug Court program has three participants and is accepting referrals for more.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Oct. 14 in Murray
  Monday, October 06, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in two cases.
• Chief Justice Minton to discuss judicial center construction program Oct. 3 at Court Facilities Standards Committee meeting
  Thursday, October 02, 2008
  Meeting open to the public and the media
• Kentucky Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Oct. 8 in Lexington
  Tuesday, September 30, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in three cases.
• Court Records Retention Committee to meet Oct. 1 in Frankfort
  Tuesday, September 30, 2008
  The Court Records Retention Committee will meet for the second time to consider how the Kentucky court system should address storage of court records statewide.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Christian County
  Friday, September 26, 2008
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board needs volunteers to help Kentucky’s children.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Laurel County
  Thursday, September 25, 2008
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board needs volunteers to help Kentucky’s children.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Sept. 30 in Bowling Green
  Thursday, September 25, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in Bowling Green.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Henry and Trimble counties
  Tuesday, September 23, 2008
  The Henry/Trimble County Citizen Foster Care Review Board is requesting volunteers to help Kentucky’s children.
• Court Facilities Standards Committee to review judicial center projects planned for Breckinridge, Fleming and Pike counties
  Monday, September 22, 2008
  The public is invited to attend the Court Facilities Standards Committee meeting Friday, Oct. 3.
• Chief Justice Minton recognizes Constitution Day
  Tuesday, September 16, 2008
  The chief justice is encouraging citizens to learn about the U.S. Constitution and will speak at two events in observation of Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
• Henry County Middle School earns top rating in national We the People: Project Citizen showcase
  Wednesday, September 03, 2008
  Kentucky middle school team's project was among 50 judged in New Orleans and one of 23 rated as Superior.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Sept. 11 in Highland Heights
  Tuesday, September 02, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in three cases.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Sept. 8 in Shelbyville
  Tuesday, September 02, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in four cases.
• Supreme Court to hear oral arguments Sept. 10-11 in Louisville
  Tuesday, September 02, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Supreme Court of Kentucky hears oral arguments in Louisville.
• Chief Justice Minton forms committee to review policy on court records retention
  Wednesday, August 27, 2008
  Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. has formed a committee to review how the Kentucky court system retains, destroys and archives court records statewide. The new Court Records Retention Committee will meet for the first time Sept. 4.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Sept. 3 in London
  Wednesday, August 27, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in one case Sept. 3 in London.
• Judge Joan Byer announces that August is National Truancy Prevention Month
  Monday, August 25, 2008
  Jefferson County Family Court Judge Joan Byer, founding member of the National Truancy Prevention Association, encourages Kentuckians to focus on the problem of truancy.
• Chief Justice appoints Judge Doughlas M. George as chief regional circuit judge for Cumberland Region
  Monday, August 18, 2008
  Judge Doughlas M. George has been appointed chief regional circuit judge for the 23-county Cumberland Region in southeastern Kentucky.
• Malcolm Bryant of Owensboro named to Kentucky Bar Association Board of Governors
  Wednesday, August 13, 2008
  The Supreme Court of Kentucky has appointed real estate developer Malcolm Bryant of Owensboro as a non-lawyer, citizen member of the Kentucky Bar Association Board of Governors.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Aug. 18 in Hopkinsville
  Monday, August 11, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in four cases Aug. 18 in Hopkinsville.
• Appeal from former Stanton mayor is among those the Kentucky Court of Appeals will hear Aug. 15 in Flemingsburg
  Friday, August 08, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in four cases Aug. 15 in Flemingsburg.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces names of nominees for vacant circuit and district judgeships in Fayette County
  Thursday, August 07, 2008
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has submitted the names of six Lexington attorneys to Gov. Steve Beshear to consider in filling vacancies for two Fayette County judgeships.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces names of nominees for Supreme Court vacancy in 3rd District
  Tuesday, August 05, 2008
  Two attorneys and a judge are up for consideration to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by former Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert's retirement.
• Henry County Middle School is state champ in We the People: Project Citizen competition
  Friday, July 25, 2008
  Middle school team’s recycling plan sends its entry to compete on the national level.
• Deputy chief justice of the Supreme Court to be guest speaker at Jefferson County Drug Court graduation July 29
  Friday, July 25, 2008
  The public is invited to attend a Jefferson County Drug Court graduation at which Deputy Chief Justice Will T. Scott will be the guest speaker.
• Western Kentucky power plant case is among those the Kentucky Court of Appeals will hear July 28-29 in Cynthiana
  Tuesday, July 22, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments July 28-29 in Cynthiana.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments July 21 in Lexington
  Friday, July 18, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in two cases Monday, July 21, in Lexington.
• Kentucky's circuit court clerks attend 2008 Circuit Court Clerks Summer College
  Tuesday, July 15, 2008
  The summer college for Kentucky's circuit court clerks focused on legislative updates and new technology. Circuit court clerks have offices in all 120 Kentucky counties and are responsible for managing the records of circuit and district courts.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces names of nominees to fill vacant Circuit Court judgeship in Jefferson County
  Wednesday, July 09, 2008
  Three Louisville attorneys were named as nominees to fill the vacancy in the 30th Judicial Circuit, Division 10: Margaret E. Keane, Irvin G. Maze and Theodore S. (Ted) Shouse.
• Anderson County Circuit Court Clerk Jan Rogers elected president of Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks
  Wednesday, July 02, 2008
  Anderson County Circuit Court Clerk Jan Rogers has been elected by her fellow clerks to serve as 2008-2009 president of the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks.
• Justice John D. Minton Jr. is sworn in June 27 as 5th chief justice of Kentucky
  Friday, June 27, 2008
  Justice John D. Minton Jr. was sworn in today as chief justice of Kentucky by Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert. He was joined by his wife and children at the formal investiture service which took place in the Supreme Court Courtroom at the state Capitol in Frankfort.
• Justice John D. Minton Jr. to be sworn in June 27 as chief justice of Kentucky
  Monday, June 23, 2008
  The public and the media are invited to attend the formal investiture service for Justice John D. Minton Jr. who will be sworn in as chief justice of Kentucky on Friday, June 27, at 11 a.m. EDT at the Capitol in Frankfort.
• Gallatin County to dedicate courthouse addition and renovation June 25
  Thursday, June 19, 2008
  State and local officials and the public are invited to attend the official opening of the Gallatin County Courthouse addition and renovation.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Anderson County
  Wednesday, June 18, 2008
  The Anderson County Citizen Foster Care Review Board is seeking volunteers to help review cases of children in foster care.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Fayette County
  Monday, June 16, 2008
  Fayette County Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to help Kentucky’s children.
• Chief Justice Lambert to give traditional closing remarks June 13 after hearing final oral argument as chief justice
  Thursday, June 12, 2008
  The public and media are invited to observe June 13 as Chief Justice Lambert makes traditional closing remarks after hearing his final oral argument as chief justice.
• Court Facilities Standards Committee to review judicial center projects planned for Hancock, Monroe, Rowan, Russell and Whitley counties at June 23 meeting
  Wednesday, June 11, 2008
  The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the Court Facilities Standards Committee.
• Teachers invited to attend free institute on teaching civic ed July 22-25 in Frankfort
  Monday, June 09, 2008
  Teachers across Kentucky can improve their skills in teaching civic education at a free training program July 22-25 in Frankfort. The registration deadline is June 23.
• Deputy Chief Justice to be guest speaker at Rowan County Drug Court graduation June 13
  Monday, June 09, 2008
  The public is invited to attend a Rowan County Drug Court graduation ceremony during which three participants will be recognized for completing the program.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments in Pike County cases June 12 in Mount Sterling
  Monday, June 02, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments June 12 in Mount Sterling.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments June 3 in Lexington
  Friday, May 30, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments June 3 in Lexington.
• Sara Walter Combs re-elected chief judge of Kentucky Court of Appeals
  Friday, May 30, 2008
  Sara Walter Combs has been re-elected to serve as chief judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals for a second four-year term.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments May 29 on Paducah smoking ban
  Tuesday, May 20, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in a Paducah smoking-ban case May 29.
• Laurel County to break ground for $24 million judicial center May 22
  Tuesday, May 13, 2008
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony in Laurel County
• John D. Minton Jr. elected new chief justice of Kentucky
  Monday, May 12, 2008
  Fellow justices vote on successor to Chief Justice Lambert
• Portrait of former Justice Wintersheimer to be presented May 15 to Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Monday, May 12, 2008
  A portrait of former Justice Wintersheimer will be presented to the state Supreme Court at a dedication ceremony May 15.
• Kentucky Drug Court manager to be guest speaker at Drug Court graduation May 9
  Thursday, May 08, 2008
  Bourbon-Scott-Woodford Drug Court participants will be recognized for completing the Drug Court program.
• Robertson County to break ground May 19 for $3.3 million judicial center
  Wednesday, May 07, 2008
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony in Robertson County
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments May 14 in Prestonsburg
  Wednesday, May 07, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in two cases May 14 in Prestonsburg.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments May 12 and 13 in Carrollton
  Monday, May 05, 2008
  The public is invited to observe as the Kentucky Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in five cases May 12 and 13 in Carrollton.
• Highlands High School is 2008 Kentucky Mock Trial Tournament champion
  Thursday, May 01, 2008
  Highlands High School in Fort Thomas will compete in the National High School Mock Trial Tournament after winning the state championship.
• Harrison County Drug Court to collect aluminum can tabs May 3-9 for Ronald McDonald House
  Tuesday, April 29, 2008
  Harrison County's Drug Court program will donate can tabs to charity in celebration of National Drug Court Month.
• Joseph E. Lambert stepping down as Chief Justice of Kentucky
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
  Chief Justice Lambert's resignation will be effective June 27.
• Drug Court programs now operating in Allen and Simpson counties
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008
  Allen County Drug Court has seven participants, and Simpson County Drug Court accepted its first two participants this month.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments April 24 and 25 in Covington
  Monday, April 21, 2008
  The public is invited to observe the Court of Appeals as it hears oral arguments in six cases.
• Justice Abramson to give keynote speech at Kentucky’s Law Day celebration May 1
  Tuesday, April 15, 2008
  Justice Lisabeth Hughes Abramson of the Supreme Court of Kentucky will be the keynote speaker for the 2008 Law Day celebration at the Kentucky Capitol in Frankfort.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments April 16 in Elizabethtown
  Thursday, April 10, 2008
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Madison County
  Friday, April 04, 2008
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to help Kentucky’s children.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments April 3 and 4 in Pikeville
  Tuesday, April 01, 2008
  Proceedings are open to the public and begin at 1:30 p.m. April 3
• Judges successfully mediate felony cases for first time in Boyd County
  Thursday, March 27, 2008
  32nd Judicial Circuit is only second circuit to use settlement method to resolve felony matters.
• Laurel County Judicial Center groundbreaking set for March 20 has been canceled
  Wednesday, March 19, 2008
  New date for groundbreaking will be announced soon.
• Judges successfully mediate felony cases for first time in Clay County
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  41st Judicial Circuit is only third circuit in Kentucky to use settlement method to resolve felony matters.
• Laurel County to break ground for $24 million judicial center March 20
  Thursday, March 13, 2008
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony.
• Logan County to break ground for $14.7 million judicial center March 17
  Tuesday, March 11, 2008
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony.
• Supreme Court of Kentucky will hear oral arguments in Northern Kentucky April 16-17
  Friday, March 07, 2008
  All Supreme Court sessions are open to the public.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments March 13 in Mount Sterling
  Friday, March 07, 2008
  Proceedings are open to the public and will begin at 9:30 a.m. EDT
• Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments March 5 in Bowling Green
  Friday, February 29, 2008
  Proceedings will begin at 1 p.m. CST at Warren County Justice Center.
• Court Facilities Standards Committee to review judicial center projects for Campbell, Garrard, Marion and Mercer counties
  Thursday, February 28, 2008
  This meeting is open to the public.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces names of nominees for vacant Circuit and District Court judgeships in Jefferson County
  Tuesday, February 26, 2008
  The three attorneys named as nominees to fill the Circuit Court vacancy are Charles L. Cunningham Jr., William Douglas Kemper and Robert S. Silverthorn Jr., all of Louisville. The three attorneys named as nominees to fill the District Court vacancy are David P. Bowles, David Larry Holton II and Ann Bailey Smith, all of Louisville.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces names of nominees for vacant District Court judgeship in McCreary and Whitley counties
  Thursday, February 21, 2008
  The three attorneys named as nominees to fill this vacancy are Jane R. Butcher, Jason P. Price and Fred Franklin White, all of Williamsburg.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Fleming County
  Wednesday, February 20, 2008
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to help Kentucky’s children.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Owen and Carroll counties
  Wednesday, February 20, 2008
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to help Kentucky’s children.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Bracken and Robertson counties
  Wednesday, February 20, 2008
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to help Kentucky’s children.
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Campbell County
  Wednesday, February 20, 2008
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to help Kentucky’s children.
• New Drug Court now operating in Green, Marion, Taylor and Washington counties
  Wednesday, February 20, 2008
  New court is among 51 Drug Court programs in Kentucky.
• Chief Justice Lambert forms Mass Tort and Class Action Litigation Committee to safeguard against potential abuses in tort litigation
  Thursday, February 07, 2008
  Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert has appointed 12 Kentucky attorneys to a committee that will study mass tort and class action litigation cases.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces names of nominees for vacant District Court judgeship in Clay, Jackson and Leslie counties
  Thursday, February 07, 2008
  The three attorneys named as nominees to fill this vacancy are Henria Bailey-Lewis, Alice Annette Morgan-White and Yancey Lee White, all of Manchester.
• Green County to break ground for $11.5 million judicial center Feb. 8
  Tuesday, February 05, 2008
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony
• Chief Justice Lambert, lawmakers announce legislation to open court proceedings in child-protection cases
  Wednesday, January 30, 2008
  4-year pilot program would determine effectiveness of making proceedings public
• Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, January 25, 2008
  Fayette County Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to help Kentucky’s children
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces names of nominees for vacant District Court judgeship in Knox and Laurel counties
  Thursday, January 24, 2008
  The three attorneys named as nominees to fill this vacancy are David Randall (Randy) Azbill and John Paul Chappell, both of Laurel County, and Gilbert Edward Holland of Knox County.
• Pendleton County to break ground for $11.7 million judicial center Jan. 31
  Friday, January 18, 2008
  State and local officials and the public are invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony.
• Judge Melcher announces Family Drug Court for Harrison, Nicholas, Pendleton and Robertson counties
  Thursday, January 17, 2008
  This program is the 4th Family Drug Court to be implemented in Kentucky.
• Construction of Washington County Judicial Center is 40 percent complete
  Monday, January 14, 2008
  Overall construction of the Washington County Judicial Center in Springfield is 40 percent finished and interior work will begin later in January.
• Adair County to break ground for $10.6 million judicial center Jan. 22
  Thursday, January 10, 2008
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. CST.
• Volunteers needed in Jefferson County to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, December 21, 2007
  Jefferson County Citizen Foster Care Review Boards need volunteers to help Kentucky’s children.
• Supreme Court Deputy Chief Justice Scott to be guest speaker at first Rowan County Drug Court graduation Dec. 22
  Friday, December 21, 2007
  Two "role model” participants will be recognized for completing the program at the Rowan County Drug Court graduation.
• Supreme Court Justice Mary C. Noble to be guest speaker at Drug Court graduation Dec. 7
  Friday, December 07, 2007
  Bourbon-Scott-Woodford Drug Court participants will be recognized for completing program.
• Jefferson County courts will remain open on gubernatorial inauguration day, Tuesday, Dec. 11
  Wednesday, December 05, 2007
  Jefferson County Circuit Court, District Court and Family Court will be open Tuesday, Dec. 11.
• Nelson County Justice Center celebrated for earning ENERGY STAR
  Wednesday, November 28, 2007
  The Nelson County Justice Center was recognized for earning the prestigious ENERGY STAR for its superior energy performance.
• Trigg County to break ground for $12.28 million judicial center Nov. 26
  Monday, November 19, 2007
  State and local officials, public invited to attend groundbreaking ceremony for new Trigg County Judicial Center
• Smoothstone partners with circuit clerk to provide wireless Internet access in Jefferson County Judicial Center
  Friday, November 16, 2007
  High-speed wireless Internet is now available in key areas within the Jefferson County Judicial center.
• Kentucky Court of Justice warning citizens about potential jury-duty scam for identity theft
  Friday, November 16, 2007
  The Kentucky Court of Justice is asking citizens to be on alert about a jury-duty scam intended to result in identity theft of its targets.
• Grant County to break ground for new judicial center Nov. 8
  Friday, November 02, 2007
  State and local officials and the public are invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Grant County Judicial Center in Williamstown.
• U.S. Chief Justice Roberts appoints Kentucky Chief Justice Lambert to national Committee on Federal-State Jurisdiction
  Thursday, November 01, 2007
  U.S. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has appointed Kentucky Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert to serve on the Committee on Federal-State Jurisdiction of the Judicial Conference of the United States.
• Kentucky Supreme Court LIVE allows public access to Supreme Court of Kentucky Oral Arguments
  Tuesday, October 23, 2007
  Oral arguments presented to the Supreme Court will be available Oct. 24-26 via an online website called Supreme Court LIVE.
• Court information now available to victims through VINE Court Service
  Friday, October 12, 2007
  Crime victims in 17 Kentucky counties can now access additional information about their offenders through a new program called VINE Court Service.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to Jefferson County vacancy on Kentucky Court of Appeals
  Monday, October 08, 2007
  The three nominees for the Jefferson County vacancy on the Kentucky Court of Appeals are Denise G. Clayton, chief circuit judge for Jefferson County; Jefferson County Family Court Judge Patricia Walker FitzGerald; and Jefferson County District Court Judge Janice R. Martin.
• Public invited to memorial service for the late Supreme Court Justice William E. McAnulty Jr. Sept. 11
  Friday, September 07, 2007
  The public is invited to pay tribute to the late Supreme Court Justice William E. McAnulty Jr. in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort on Sept. 11 at 11 a.m.
• Grayson County to break ground on new judicial center Aug. 31
  Thursday, August 30, 2007
  The public is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Grayson County Judicial Center in Leitchfield at 1 p.m. CDT on Friday, Aug. 31.
• Trina B. Huston to be sworn in as interim Bourbon County circuit court clerk Aug. 17 at 4 p.m.
  Friday, August 17, 2007
  Circuit Judge Robert Johnson will conduct the swearing-in proceedings today for Trina B. Huston as interim Bourbon County circuit court clerk.
• The Administrative Office of the Courts announces vacancy in Bourbon County Office of Circuit Court Clerk
  Friday, August 03, 2007
  The Administrative Office of the Courts announced today that a vacancy exists in the office of the Bourbon County circuit court clerk. The remainder of the unexpired term for this office will be filled in the next regular election on Nov. 6, 2007.
• Seven Judicial vacancies to be filled by voters in November election, not by gubernatorial appointment
  Tuesday, July 31, 2007
  Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert announced today that seven judicial vacancies will be filled by election in November instead of by gubernatorial appointment.
• Court Facilities Standards Committee to review judicial center project being planned for Shelby County
  Monday, July 23, 2007
  Court Facilities Standards Committee will review the judicial center project being planned for Shelby County. The meeting is open to the public and will be held Friday, July 27, 2007, 1 p.m. EDT, at the Administrative Office of the Courts located at 100 Millcreek Park in Frankfort.
• 2007 Circuit Court Clerks Summer Conference focused on domestic violence
  Wednesday, July 11, 2007
  Nearly 100 circuit court clerks from Kentucky's 120 counties participated in the 2007 Circuit Court Clerks Summer Conference, which was hosted by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in Lexington June 20-22.
• Taylor County to break ground for $14.8 million judicial center July 23
  Tuesday, July 10, 2007
  Taylor County will hold a public groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Taylor County Judicial Center on Monday, July 23, at 2:30 p.m. EDT. The event will take place on the construction site located at 100 Main Street in downtown Campbellsville.
• Laurie K. Dudgeon named deputy director of the Administrative Office of the Courts
  Friday, July 06, 2007
  Laurie K. Dudgeon has been named deputy director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, appointment effective July 23.
• Volunteers needed in Allen County to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, June 08, 2007
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Allen County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Barren County to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, June 08, 2007
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Barren County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Edmonson County to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, June 08, 2007
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Edmonson County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Grayson County to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, June 08, 2007
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Grayson County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Logan County to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, June 08, 2007
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Logan County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Metcalfe County to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, June 08, 2007
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Metcalfe County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Administrative Office of the Courts announces appointment of Nawal Hadi
  Friday, May 25, 2007
  Nawal Hadi has been appointed assistant general manager of the Department of Court Services, Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Kentucky Court of Justice presents 2007 Law Day awards to 17 recipients
  Thursday, May 24, 2007
  A 2007 Law Related Education Award of Achievement was presented to 17 recipients at the annual Law Day ceremony May 1 at the state Capitol in Frankfort.
• Court of Appeals Chief Judge Sara Combs receives honorary degree from Union College, delivers University of Louisville School of Law commencement address
  Wednesday, May 16, 2007
  Union College presented Kentucky Court of Appeals Chief Judge Sara Walter Combs with an honorary doctor of laws degree May 5 in Barbourville. Judge Combs addressed the 2007 graduating class of the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law on May 12.
• Boyd County to break ground for $19.15 million judicial center May 21
  Wednesday, May 16, 2007
  Boyd County will hold a public groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Boyd County Judicial Center on Monday, May 21, at 2 p.m. EDT. State and local officials and the public are invited to attend.
• Volunteers needed in Fayette County to assist children placed in foster care
  Tuesday, May 15, 2007
  Fayette County Citizen Foster Care Review Board is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Supreme Court Justice Will T. Scott presents keynote address for 2007 Law Day ceremony
  Monday, May 07, 2007
  Supreme Court Deputy Chief Justice Will T. Scott presented the keynote address for the annual celebration of the legal profession during the 2007 Law Day ceremony at the Capitol.
• Administrative Office of the Courts announces two promotions
  Friday, May 04, 2007
  The Administrative Office of the Courts has announced the promotions of Rachel Bingham and Angela Morford.
• Volunteers needed in Meade County to assist children placed in foster care
  Monday, April 30, 2007
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Meade County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Chief Justice Lambert to announce initiative by courts and child welfare officials to improve service given to Kentucky's children
  Monday, April 23, 2007
  Adoption Blue Ribbon Panel meeting is open to media and the public, Tuesday, April 24, Chief Justice Lambert's Announcement: 2 p.m., Full Meeting: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Capitol Annex, Room 154
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacancy on Kentucky Court of Appeals
  Tuesday, April 17, 2007
  The Judicial Nominating Commission met April 16 at the Capitol to choose nominees to fill a vacant position on the Kentucky Court of Appeals for the 3rd Appellate District, Division 1.
• Chief Justice Lambert appoints Jason Nemes director of the Administrative Office of the Courts
  Thursday, April 12, 2007
  Jason M. Nemes has been appointed director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, the agency that provides administrative support to the Kentucky court system.
• Jury duty in Kentucky: Jurors chosen from 3 state lists to ensure wide representation on juries
  Thursday, March 29, 2007
  Answers to questions commonly asked about jury duty.
• Public invited to Hart County groundbreaking March 20 for new judicial center
  Monday, March 12, 2007
  Hart County will hold a public groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Hart County Judicial Center on Tuesday, March 20, at 2 p.m. CDT on the construction site located at 117 E. South St.
• Meece Middle School designated as pilot site for new Truancy Diversion Program created by the Kentucky Court of Justice
  Monday, March 12, 2007
  Meece Middle School in Somerset has been designated as a pilot site for the Truancy Diversion Pilot Program created by the Kentucky Court of Justice for students at risk of being charged with a truancy offense.
• Volunteers needed in Bracken, Fleming and Robertson counties to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, March 09, 2007
  Citizen Foster Care Review Boards (CFCRB) in Bracken, Fleming and Robertson counties are seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in four Northern Kentucky counties to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, March 09, 2007
  Volunteers are needed in Boone, Campbell, Gallatin and Kenton counties to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Henry and Trimble counties to assist children placed in foster care
  Friday, March 09, 2007
  Henry/Trimble County Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Calloway County Office of Circuit Court Clerk accepts credit cards
  Thursday, March 08, 2007
  Calloway County court costs and fines can now be paid by credit card.
• District Judge George Davis has been appointed vice chief regional judge
  Thursday, February 22, 2007
  Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert has appointed Boyd County District Judge George W. Davis III to serve as vice chief regional judge for the Mountain Region.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees for new Circuit Court judgeship in Boone and Gallatin counties
  Wednesday, February 21, 2007
  The Judicial Nominating Commission today announced the three nominees to fill a new circuit judgeship for the 54th Judicial Circuit, consisting of Boone and Gallatin counties.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for new Family Court judgeship in Hopkins County
  Monday, February 19, 2007
  The Judicial Nominating Commission today announced the three nominees to fill a new circuit judgeship for the 4th Judicial Circuit, Division 2, consisting of Hopkins County.
• Kentucky’s circuit judges attend 2007 Circuit Judges College
  Tuesday, February 06, 2007
  Circuit Court, Family Court and senior status judges from throughout Kentucky took part in the 2007 Circuit Judges College offered by the Administrative Office of the Courts for Kentucky’s circuit judges.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces names of nominees for new District Court judgeship in Warren County
  Friday, February 02, 2007
  The Judicial Nominating Commission announced Thursday, Feb. 1, the three nominees to fill a new district judgeship for the 8th Judicial District, Division 3, consisting of Warren County.
• Calloway County Office of Circuit Court Clerk to expand its business hours beginning Feb. 5
  Wednesday, January 31, 2007
  Calloway County Office of Circuit Court Clerk announces new and expanded hours, effective Monday, Feb. 5.
• Judge Laurance VanMeter named chief judge pro tem for the Kentucky Court of Appeals
  Wednesday, January 31, 2007
  The Kentucky Court of Appeals has named Judge Laurance B. VanMeter to serve as chief judge pro tem for the court, effective Jan. 9, 2007.
• Seat on Kentucky Court of Appeals now vacant for 3rd Appellate District, Division 1
  Friday, January 19, 2007
  Filing deadline with the Secretary of State is Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at 4 p.m. to fill vacancy on the Court of Appeals for the 3rd Appellate District, Division 1.
• Newly Elected Officials Orientation Conference held in Lexington
  Thursday, January 11, 2007
  Ninety new judges and circuit court clerks participated in the Newly Elected Officials Orientation Conference at the Embassy Suites in Lexington Dec. 11-15.
• Investiture Ceremony for Justice Bill Cunningham
  Thursday, January 11, 2007
  Justice Bill Cunningham of the 1st Supreme Court District will be invested formally in ceremonies conducted in the Supreme Court courtroom at the Capitol building in Frankfort, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, 2 p.m. EST.
• Campbell County Office of Circuit Court Clerk now accepting credit cards
  Friday, January 05, 2007
  Campbell County court costs and fines can be paid by credit card, effective Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007.
• Jason Nemes named acting director of Administrative Office of the Courts
  Friday, December 22, 2006
  Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert has named Jason Nemes as acting director of the Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Justice Mary C. Noble to be Invested as Member of the Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Wednesday, December 06, 2006
  Investiture of Justice Mary C. Noble will be held Monday, Dec. 11, 2006 in the Supreme Court Courtroom at the Capitol building in Frankfort.
• Volunteers get training at 2006 Citizen Foster Care Review Board Conference on how to help Kentucky’s foster children
  Tuesday, December 05, 2006
  Over 200 volunteers from across the state recently took part in the 2006 Citizen Foster Care Review Board Conference in Louisville.
• Two Campbell County schools designated as pilot sites for new Truancy Diversion Program
  Monday, December 04, 2006
  Campbell County Middle School and Bellevue High School have been designated as pilot sites for the new Truancy Diversion Pilot Program.
• Shelby County students to become certified members of Teen Court
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  Twenty-two local students who have completed Teen Court training will be sworn in as officers of the Shelby County Court.
• Scott County students become certified members of Teen Court at swearing-in ceremony
  Friday, December 01, 2006
  Fifty-six local students who had completed Teen Court training were sworn in as officers of Scott County District Court.
• Fall Conference for Circuit Court Clerks
  Tuesday, November 28, 2006
  More than 80 circuit court clerks attended the 2006 Circuit Court Clerks Fall Conference held in Louisville.
• Court Facilities Standards Committee to review judicial center projects
  Monday, November 27, 2006
  The Court Facilities Standards Committee will be discussing new judicial center projects for Green, Jackson, Laurel and Pendleton counties on Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
• Two Casey County schools designated as pilot sites for new Truancy Diversion Program
  Thursday, November 16, 2006
  Casey County High School and Casey County Middle School have been designated as pilot sites for the Truancy Diversion Pilot Program created by Kentucky Court of Justice.
• New Drug Court in Rowan County becomes operational
  Tuesday, October 31, 2006
  Individuals facing drug-related charges in Rowan County will now have access to a court designed specifically to address this issue.
• Nominees named to fill vacant Circuit Court judgeship in Western Kentucky
  Wednesday, October 18, 2006
  The Judicial Nominating Commission met today at the Ballard County Courthouse in Wickliffe to chose nominees to replace Circuit Judge William L. Shadoan, who retired effective June 30, 2006.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant Circuit Court judgeship in Jefferson County
  Monday, October 16, 2006
  The Judicial Nominating Commission selected three nominees to replace Circuit Judge Thomas Wine, who was appointed to the Kentucky Court of Appeals in August 2006. The vacant circuit judgeship serves the 30th Judicial Circuit, Division 8, consisting of Jefferson County.
• Clark County students to be sworn in to Teen Court Tuesday, Oct. 24
  Monday, October 16, 2006
  Clark County students will be sworn in as officers of the Clark County Court by District Judge Brandy O. Brown on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Clark County Courthouse in Winchester. The event is open to the public.
• Two new members appointed to the Kentucky Bar Association Board of Governors
  Thursday, October 12, 2006
  The Supreme Court of Kentucky has appointed Rev. Mark Harrell and Rev. Reggie Dickerson as members of the Kentucky Bar Association Board of Governors.
• Breathitt County to be a pilot site for Truancy Diversion Program
  Thursday, October 12, 2006
  Sebastian Middle School in Jackson has been designated as a pilot site for the new Truancy Diversion Pilot Program.
• Administrative Office of the Courts names new state law librarian, assistant law librarian
  Thursday, September 28, 2006
• Chief Justice Lambert appoints judges and circuit court clerks to Court Technology Committee
  Thursday, September 21, 2006
  Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert has reappointed five judges and two circuit clerks to the Court Technology Committee of the Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Deputy Chief Justice Scott to chair Supreme Court Criminal Rules Committee
  Wednesday, September 20, 2006
  Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert has named Deputy Chief Justice Will T. Scott as chair of the Supreme Court Criminal Rules Committee.
• Court Facilities Standards Committee to review judicial center projects planned for Adair, Grant and Livingston counties
  Thursday, August 24, 2006
  The Court Facilities Standards Committee meets Sept. 7 to discuss new judicial center projects for Adair, Grant, Grayson and Livingston counties funded by the 2006 General Assembly.
• Volunteers needed in Jessamine County to assist children placed in foster care
  Thursday, August 24, 2006
  The Jessamine County Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Mercer County to assist children placed in foster care
  Thursday, August 24, 2006
  The Mercer County Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB)is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• More than 200 professionals attend workshops on preventing truancy in Kentucky schools
  Thursday, August 24, 2006
  Local educators, judges and community partners attended professional development workshops on truancy prevention, sponsored by the Department of Ju­venile Services of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in collaboration with the National Truancy Prevention Association (NTPA).
• Volunteers needed in Berea to assist children placed in foster care
  Wednesday, August 23, 2006
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Berea is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• Volunteers needed in Estill County to assist children placed in foster care
  Wednesday, August 23, 2006
  The Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) of Estill County is seeking volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care because of dependency, abuse and neglect.
• William E. McAnulty Jr. sworn in as justice of the Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Tuesday, August 15, 2006
  Justice McAnulty will represent the 4th Supreme Court District, which consists of Jefferson County.
• John D. Minton Jr. sworn in as justice of the Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Tuesday, August 15, 2006
  Justice Minton will represent the 2nd Supreme Court District, which consists of Barren, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Daviess, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin, Hart, Henderson, LaRue, Meade, Ohio, Union and Warren counties.
• Court of Justice offering truancy prevention workshops to Kentucky communities
  Monday, August 14, 2006
  In an effort to stem the negative effects of truancy, the Department of Juvenile Services of the Administrative Office of the Courts, in collaboration with the National Truancy Prevention Association (NTPA), is offering free professional development workshops on this important issue.
• Fayette County Drug Court to celebrate 10th anniversary Aug. 16
  Monday, August 14, 2006
  Fayette County Drug Court will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Aug. 16, 2006. The Fayette Drug Court began as a pilot project on Aug. 16, 1996.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant Circuit Court judgeship in Kenton County
  Friday, August 11, 2006
  The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert, named three nominees to replace Kenton County Circuit Judge Douglas M. Stephens, who retired effective June 30, 2006.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill 3 vacancies on Kentucky Court of Appeals
  Thursday, July 27, 2006
  The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert, met at the Capitol to choose nominees to replace three vacant positions on the Kentucky Court of Appeals.
• Judges Myers and Whitesell to serve as special judges for 1st Judicial Circuit
  Wednesday, July 26, 2006
  District judges Myers and Whitesell have agreed to cover the docket for the 1st Judicial Circuit until a new judge is appointed or elected to fill the seat of retired Circuit Judge William Shadoan.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacancy on Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Wednesday, July 19, 2006
  The Judicial Nominating Commission nominated attorneys J. Christopher Hopgood and Elizabeth E. Vaughn and Court of Appeals Judge John D. Minton Jr. to fill this vacancy.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant District Court Judgeship in Harlan
  Monday, July 17, 2006
  The Judicial Nominating Commission released the names of three attorneys named as nominees to replace Harlan County District Judge Phillip A. Hamm, who retired effective June 30, 2006.
• Justice Will T. Scott to be sworn in as Deputy Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kentucky
  Friday, July 14, 2006
• Judges attend conference that kicks off statewide initiative on child protection
  Thursday, July 13, 2006
  More than 125 judges from across Kentucky attended a conference on child protection that was initiated by Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert.
• Statement by Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Donald C. Wintersheimer
  Thursday, June 22, 2006
  In response to questions regarding his plans, Justice Wintersheimer has announced that he intends to serve out his term on the Supreme Court.
• Kentucky Supreme Court Justice William S. Cooper to retire June 30
  Wednesday, June 21, 2006
  After having served the Supreme Court of Kentucky since 1996, Justice William S. Cooper announced today that he will retire effective June 30, 2006.
• Johnson County to dedicate new judicial center June 20
  Wednesday, June 14, 2006
  State and local officials and the public are invited to attend the dedication ceremony.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill 2 vacant Circuit Court judgeships in Franklin County
  Friday, June 09, 2006
  The Judicial Nominating Commission has nominated three individuals to fill the two Circuit Court vacancies in Franklin County: Attorney James E. Boyd, attorney Wendy A. Craig and Franklin County District Judge Thomas D. Wingate.
• Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Martin E. Johnstone to retire June 30
  Tuesday, May 30, 2006
  Justice Johnstone, the only Kentucky judge to serve at every level of the state court system, has announced that he will retire June 30, 2006.
• Perry County Drug Court to hold 1st graduation May 25
  Monday, May 22, 2006
  Four participants will graduate from the first Drug Court graduation to take place in Perry County.
• Greenup/Lewis County Drug Court to hold 4th graduation May 26
  Wednesday, May 17, 2006
  Twenty-three participants will graduate from court-supervised treatment program.
• Chief Justice Lambert announces continued funding for law school scholarships
  Monday, May 01, 2006
  Chief Justice Lambert announces continued funding for law school scholarships. The Kentucky Legal Education Opportunity (KLEO) Program will continue to support economically disadvantaged law students.
• Judicial Branch budget authorizes 9 new judgeships
  Wednesday, April 26, 2006
  Judicial Branch budget authorizes nine new judgeships. Budget passed by 2006 General Assembly also provides funding for eight judgeships approved by 2005 General Assembly.
• State budget includes authorization for 18 new judicial center projects
  Wednesday, April 26, 2006
  Budget passed by 2006 General Assembly authorizes 18 new judicial center projects and also provides funding for 18 judicial center projects approved by 2005 General Assembly.
• Chief Justice Lambert elected to 3rd term as Chief Justice of Kentucky
  Tuesday, April 11, 2006
  The justices of the Supreme Court of Kentucky voted yesterday to elect Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert to a third four-year term as Chief Justice, which will begin Oct. 2, 2006.
• Highlands High School is state champ in We the People competition for 2nd year in a row
  Tuesday, March 14, 2006
  For the second straight year, Highlands High School in Ft. Thomas has won the state championship for the We the People … The Citizen and the Constitution civic education competition.
• Pendleton County to be a pilot site for new Truancy Diversion Program
  Friday, February 24, 2006
  Phillip A. Sharp Middle School in Falmouth has been designated as a pilot site for a new Truancy Diversion Pilot Program, which will eventually be available statewide.
• Letcher County to be a pilot site for new Truancy Diversion Program
  Friday, February 24, 2006
  Beckham Bates Elementary School in Whitesburg has been designated as a pilot site for the new Truancy Diversion Pilot Program, which will eventually be available statewide.
• Carter County to be a pilot site for new Truancy Diversion Program
  Friday, February 24, 2006
  East Carter Middle School in Grayson has been designated as a pilot site for a new Truancy Diversion Pilot Program, which will eventually be available statewide.
• State Judicial Ethics Committee elects new chair, fills 2 vacancies on committee
  Tuesday, February 07, 2006
  Attorney Arnold Taylor of Covington has been elected chair of the Judicial Ethics Committee, and Jefferson County Circuit Judge Ann O’Malley Shake and Pikeville attorney Donald H. Combs are the committee's two new members.
• Judicial Branch, legislators request funding for a Family Court judge to serve Bourbon, Scott and Woodford counties
  Tuesday, January 31, 2006
  A request to fund a Family Court judge for Bourbon, Scott and Woodford counties has been included in the Judicial Branch's budget recommendation to the 2006 Kentucky General Assembly.
• Volunteers needed in Jefferson County to assist children placed in foster care
  Wednesday, November 09, 2005
  Seven of the Jefferson County Citizen Foster Care Review Boards (2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10) are seeking volunteers to make a difference in the lives of local foster children.
• Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert participates in national summit on child protection
  Wednesday, November 02, 2005
  Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert took part in the recent National Leadership Summit on the Protection of Children
• Kentucky’s district judges attend annual judicial college
  Wednesday, October 26, 2005
  Nearly 120 district judges from throughout Kentucky took part in the 2005 District Judges College offered by the Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Volunteers needed in Anderson County to assist children placed in foster care
  Tuesday, October 25, 2005
  The Anderson County Citizen Foster Care Review Board (CFCRB) is seeking volunteers to make a difference in the lives of local foster children.
• Administrative Office of the Courts announces three promotions
  Tuesday, October 25, 2005
  The AOC has promoted Jacqueline K. Heyman, John B. Dobson and J. Scott Brown.
• Kenton County to designate Division 2 as judgeship for Family Court
  Tuesday, October 25, 2005
  In a follow-up to last week's announcement that Family Court would be implemented in Kenton County by January 2007, Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert announced today that Division 2 of the 16th Judicial Circuit would be designated a Family Court judgeship.
• Susan Tierney elected president of Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks
  Tuesday, October 25, 2005
  Daviess County Circuit Court Clerk Susan Tierney has been elected by her fellow clerks to serve as president of the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks (KACCC). Her term runs through June 30, 2006.
• Deadline to Pre-Register for Kentucky Circuit Court Clerk Exam is Nov. 1
  Tuesday, October 25, 2005
  The qualifying exam for the 2006 elections for the office of circuit court clerk will be administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC ) on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Frankfort Convention Center, 405 Mero St., Frankfort.
• Chief Justice Lambert announces additional Family Court judge for Fayette County
  Wednesday, October 19, 2005
  To accommodate a heavy family law caseload, one civil/criminal division will become a family law division in January 2007.
• Kentucky Court of Appeals names Sam Givens as clerk of the court
  Friday, October 14, 2005
  Court of Appeals Chief Judge Sara Combs appointed Sam Givens to fill the vacancy created by George Geoghegan III, who retired Aug. 31. The full court voted Sept. 13 to name Givens as the fourth clerk of the Court of Appeals.
• Chief Justice Lambert announces Family Court is coming to Kenton County by January 2007
  Wednesday, October 12, 2005
  Kenton County citizens will gain access to the services of Family Court by January 2007. Kenton is currently the largest county in Kentucky without the benefits of Family Court.
• Chief Justice Lambert names District Judge Mary Jane Phelps to statewide Court Facilities Standards Committee
  Tuesday, October 04, 2005
  Vice Chief Regional District Judge Mary Jane Phelps, who serves Bourbon, Scott and Woodford counties, has been named to a board that reviews design plans, cost estimates and financing proposals for new court facilities throughout Kentucky.
• Chief Justice Lambert names Circuit Judge Charles Hickman to statewide Court Facilities Standards Committee
  Wednesday, September 21, 2005
  Circuit Judge Charles Hickman, who serves Anderson, Shelby and Spencer counties, has been named to a board that reviews design plans, cost estimates and financing proposals for new court facilities throughout Kentucky.
• Breathitt County to dedicate new judicial center Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. ET
  Tuesday, September 20, 2005
  State and local officials and the public are invited to attend the official opening in Jackson, Ky.
• Chief Justice Lambert announces members of first Judicial Campaign Conduct Committee in Kentucky
  Wednesday, July 27, 2005
  Independent committee will encourage fairness among judicial candidates during 2006 campaigns
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant Circuit Court judgeship for Lincoln, Pulaski and Rockcastle counties
  Thursday, June 30, 2005
  The individuals nominated are Attorney William David "Bill" Gregory, Attorney Paul Francis Henderson III and District Judge David Austin Tapp.
• Chief Justice Lambert names Jason M. Nemes as chief of staff and counsel
  Thursday, June 23, 2005
• Kentucky to celebrate Adoption Days statewide, June 1-8, 2005
  Tuesday, May 31, 2005
  During the first week in June, Kentucky Family Court is collaborating with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to celebrate the positive power of adoption. Family Court sites across the state will recognize Adoption Day, and encourage their local communities to celebrate adoption and its rewards for families and children.
• Judicial Nominating Commission announces names of nominees to fill Supreme Court vacancy created by retirement of Justice Keller
  Tuesday, May 17, 2005
  Three individuals were nominated to fill the vacancy created by Justice James E. Keller's retirement on May 31: Roger Crittenden, Mary Noble and John Roach.
• Clay County to dedicate new justice center May 19
  Tuesday, May 10, 2005
  The public is invited to celebrate the official opening of the new Clay County Justice Center on Thursday, May 19, at 11 a.m. EDT. The justice center is located at 316 Main St. in Manchester.
• Kentucky Drug Court celebrating 2005 National Drug Court Month in May
  Tuesday, May 10, 2005
  Kentucky Drug Court serves 59 counties and 1,100 individuals. To recognize the success being experienced by Drug Court in the Commonwealth, Gov. Ernie Fletcher has signed a proclamation declaring May as National Drug Court Month in Kentucky.
• 93 Kentucky district judges attend conference on traffic law enforcement
  Tuesday, April 26, 2005
  Court of Justice offers continuing legal education on cases involving impaired driving
• Kentucky court system leading national efforts to enhance civic education
  Thursday, March 31, 2005
  Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert joins executive and legislative branch officials to support initiatives on civic involvement.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant Circuit Court judgeship in Campbell County
  Wednesday, March 16, 2005
  Three individuals were nominated to fill this vacancy: Attorney Steven Joseph Franzen, District Judge Gregory Popovich and Attorney Frederick Adolphus Stine V.
• State budget includes new judicial center construction for 18 Kentucky counties
  Thursday, March 10, 2005
  Budget passed by 2005 General Assembly provides for 18 judicial center projects statewide.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant District Court judgeship in Warren County
  Monday, March 07, 2005
  Three attorneys were named as nominees to fill this vacancy: Joy D. Denton, Catherine Rice Gaither Holderfield and Stephen Chase Todd.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant District Court judgeship in Pulaski and Rockcastle counties
  Tuesday, February 15, 2005
  Three Somerset attorneys were named as nominees to fill this vacancy: Michael Louis Duncan, Paul Francis Henderson III and Jeffrey Scott Lawless.
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant Circuit Court judgeship in Bourbon, Scott and Woodford counties
  Monday, February 07, 2005
  Three attorneys were named as nominees to fill this vacancy: Robert G. Johnson, David Lewis Knox and Leroy Wesley "Lee" Rowland.
• Judicial Nominating Commission meets in Union County Jan. 21
  Monday, January 24, 2005
  Commission releases names of nominees to fill vacant District Court judgeship for Crittenden, Union and Webster counties
• Judicial Nominating Commission releases names of nomineesto fill vacant Family Court judgeship in Jefferson County
  Friday, January 14, 2005
  The three attorneys named as nominees to fill this judicial vacancy are Paula Sherlock, Olu Stevens and Bill Tingley.
• Chief Justice Lambert to preside at formal investiture for new Supreme Court Justice Will T. Scott
  Friday, January 07, 2005
  Ceremony will take place at State Capitol on Monday, Jan. 10, 11 a.m.
• Cumberland County to dedicate new justice center Dec. 17
  Tuesday, December 14, 2004
  The public is invited to the official opening of the new Cumberland County Justice Center on Friday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. CST. The justice center is located at 112 Courthouse Square in Burkesville. Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert and Senate President David L. Williams, who represents Burkesville, will be speaking at the dedication.
• Kentucky’s circuit court clerks attend fall conference
  Tuesday, November 16, 2004
  Circuit court clerks in Kentucky focused on enhancing their management and leadership skills at the 2004 Circuit Clerks' Fall Conference offered by the Administrative Office of the Courts in Lexington in October.
• Kentucky’s district judges attend annual judicial college
  Monday, November 15, 2004
  District judges from throughout Kentucky gathered in Covington in October to attend the 2004 District Judges’ Judicial College offered by the Kentucky Court of Justice.
• Supreme Court approves new rule to encourage timely review and disposition of criminal cases
  Tuesday, November 09, 2004
  The Supreme Court of Kentucky has adopted a new rule to promote the prompt review and disposition of criminal cases. The rule will take effect Jan. 1, 2005, and is designed to help move criminal cases through Kentucky courts in a timely manner.
• Chief Justice Lambert expands Senior Status Judges Program to Kentucky Court of Appeals
  Monday, October 18, 2004
  The Kentucky Court of Appeals is gaining additional assistance to support faster, more efficient decision-making. The assistance will come from three retired Court of Appeals judges who will sit with the regular judges of the court to form a fifth judicial panel.
• Kentucky judges attend annual circuit judges’ college
  Wednesday, October 06, 2004
  The 2004 Circuit Judges’ Judicial College offered by the Kentucky Court of Justice attracted 120 circuit judges from across the state.
• Chief Justice Lambert fills two key positions for Kentucky Court of Justice
  Tuesday, August 31, 2004
  Melinda Wheeler is new director of Administrative Office of the Courts and Penny Warren is new manager of Department of Family Court.
• Carter County to dedicate new justice center Sept. 1
  Friday, August 27, 2004
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening at 11 a.m. EDT
• Dedication for new Simpson County Justice Center is Aug. 27
  Monday, August 16, 2004
  Chief Justice of Kentucky Joseph E. Lambert will speak at the dedication of the new Simpson County Justice Center on Aug. 27 in Franklin. The public is invited to the ceremony.
• Muhlenberg County to dedicate new judicial building Aug. 23
  Monday, August 16, 2004
  The public is invited to the official opening of the new Muhlenberg County Judicial Building Aug. 23 in Greenville. Deputy Chief Justice of Kentucky Martin E. Johnstone will be the keynote speaker.
• Judge Laurance VanMeter elected to state Judicial Ethics Committee
  Wednesday, July 28, 2004
  Court of Appeals judge newest member of committee that provides ethical guidance to Kentucky judges
• Gary J. Haddock elected president of Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks
  Wednesday, July 28, 2004
  New KACCC president to serve for 2004-2005
• Chief Justice Lambert recognizes Kentucky teachers with award for promoting civic education
  Wednesday, July 28, 2004
  The We the People … The Citizen and the Constitution Award is presented annually to those who promote the principles of our democracy.
• Perry, Letcher county teachers receive award for promoting prevention of school violence
  Wednesday, July 28, 2004
  The We the People … Project Citizen Award recognizes the best portfolios on display at the "We the People … Project Citizen Showcase."
• Knott County to dedicate new judicial center Aug. 4
  Wednesday, July 28, 2004
  State and local officials, public invited to attend official opening of Knott County Judicial Center